95 Points - Bonfort's Wine & Spirits Journal
Proprietary Blend (Bordeaux varietals) from grapes grown in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Aged 22 months in French Oak barrels.
Approachable now, and has plenty of depth, structure, and complexity to lay down for another 5-8 years.
Less than a hundred cases EVER MADE and we have just enough to share with you today. While it lasts!
Pairings include Bone-in pork chop, duck confit, earthy cheese, slow-roasted prime rib, chocolate truffle, even a fine cigar by the fireplace.
NAPA VALLEY, OAK KNOLL DISTRICT
Tucked along the eastern edge of Napa Valley, this vineyard lies just off Silverado Trail within the Oak Knoll District AVA, a region celebrated for its balance of structure and elegance. The site benefits from a gentle valley floor slope with subtle undulations, allowing for excellent air drainage and consistent sun exposure throughout the growing season. Soils are predominantly gravelly loam layered over clay, offering both drainage and water retention—ideal for controlled vine stress and steady ripening. Afternoon breezes funneling up valley from the San Pablo Bay naturally moderate temperatures, extending hang time and preserving acidity. Morning fog lingers just long enough to shield the fruit from early heat, while warm midday sun ensures full phenolic development. The resulting wines are defined by precision and approachability, showcasing vibrant red and black fruit, lifted aromatics, and supple tannin structure.
VINTAGE
The 2023 vintage in Napa Valley's Oak Knoll District is characterized as a "storybook," cool-climate year, delivering exceptional, high-quality wines with bright acidity, elegance, and moderate alcohol. A wet winter and mild spring led to a long growing season with high yields.
WINEMAKING
Hand picked and Sorted. Sustainable farmed grapes and grown organically, this wine was inspired by the land. Teaming up with veteran Napa Winemakers, Chris Agan (Joseph Phelps, Relic Cellars) and Eric Lyman (Judd’s Hill) for the past 15 years. Recent vintages have received 95 points and more.
APPELLATION: Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District
VARIETALS: 77% Malbec, 14% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot
AGING: 22 months in French Oak barrels
pH: 3.72
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
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