Rebirth of "Cool"

After the sequence of five warm vintages and early harvests, we had almost become accustomed to "warm" as the new normal. Mother Nature turned that trend around and brought "the cool" back in Stags Leap District. We had near normal rainfall in winter and a warm spring, but cool temperatures in late August and early September slowed things quite a bit. It was this slow grape ripening that allowed ample hang time for perfect phenolic maturity and fruit that is supple and graceful.

With the 2018 harvest gifting tannins to perfectly ripen in the skins and seeds, beautiful acidity and lower sugars were well preserved for age worthy and balanced wines. A cool vintage delivers many advantages in crafting Cabernet Sauvignon — a freshness and a layered depth to the wines that is delightful. The finesse, grace, and complexity of the aromatics of this cool vintage will be one to remember and not to be missed.

“The 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet vintage belongs in an echelon with the finest of the past two decades. The best wines show control, poise and transparency between vineyard and appellation.”
— Matthew Luczy, Decanter

“So how does 2018 stack up? Frankly, I can’t remember being this excited about a vintage in many a year. 2018 is a complete knockout, with phenomenal potential. To my palate, these are some of the best wines that Napa has seen in almost a decade.”
— Alder Yarrow, Vinography

Released October 15 - December 15, 2021 | Limited Availability
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