Dedicated to showcasing distinct site-specific characteristics of our most esteemed mountain sites, this reserve collection includes Cabernet Sauvignons from Monte Rosso Vineyard, Cypress Ranch Vineyard, Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder and Stagecoach Vineyard.
Basking in the warmth of Pope Valley, Cypress Ranch is known for its long, warm days and cool, crisp nights that dictate one of the largest diurnal shifts in Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon from Cypress Ranch is highly structured and complex, with a unique balance of medium-dark fruit tones that rest on soft, dusty tannins.
Our Cypress Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly structured, single-vineyard wine. The medium ruby hues that show in the glass reveals the warmth and sunny location where the grapes thrive. Aromas of chocolate covered cherry, black currant and baking spice lead to notes of cherry cola, cocoa powder and stewed black plum. Pleasing on the palate, this Cabernet boasts plush, ripe tannins that add to the complexity on the long finish.
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes
The fruit for our Cabernet Sauvignon originated from our estate Cypress Ranch Vineyard, where the high elevation of the Vaca Mountains and a tremendous diurnal shift result in rich, structurally unique wines. The 2021 growing season marked a much-welcome return to ideal. Winter rains quenched the soil, setting the stage for dry weather the rest of the season. Over the summer, conditions stayed uneventful and mild, giving the grapes the luxury of hanging on the vine. Harvest began early, producing low yields of small berries with intense flavor concentration and optimal ripeness.
Grapes were hand-harvested and hand-sorted in our micro-winery Cellar No. 254, then cold soaked for up to four days. Fermentation took place in small open-top tanks, allowing for precise and gentle extractions for up to four times per day. Each lot was aged in French oak barrels and evaluated individually, with the final blend occurring mid July. In total, the wine was aged for 19 months in French oak barrels (58% new).
Technical Data
APPELLATION: Napa Valley | VARIETAL: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot | ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.9% | RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.6g/L | TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 5.5g/L | PH: 3.73
Grape growing on Howell Mountain requires the practice of patience. On a sunny yet cool hillside, these vineyards yield highly concentrated fruit that takes longer to ripen and is the last to be harvested of all our wines. Howell Mountain produces rustic Cabernet Sauvignon that displays dominant notes of blackberry complemented by soft herbal characteristics. The considerable tannins of this wine will slowly smooth out over time.
A true mountain-grown Cabernet, this wine is unmistakably rustic. The 2019 vintage opens with aromas of red currant and cherry complemented by undertones of forest floor, thyme and fresh cedar. The full-bodied palate boasts notes of chocolate covered cherries and blueberries that rest on ripe, dusty tannins. This wine will slowly smooth over time, rewarding those who are patient enough to cellar for ten to twenty years.
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes
Grape growing on Howell Mountain requires the practice of patience. On a sunny yet cool hillside, these inconspicuous vineyards surrounded by a thicket of Redwood trees yield highly concentrated fruit that takes longer to ripen. The 2019 growing season was exceptional with plentiful winter rains and a cool spring. By June, a consistently warm and steady summer emerged, encouraging canopy growth and allowing fruit to ripen slowly, yielding healthy clusters with rich, complex flavors and excellent structure.
The last to be harvested of all our wines, these grapes were hand-picked at the end of October. Fermentation took place in small open-top tanks, allowing for precise and gentle extraction of color and flavor. Each lot was aged in French oak barrels and evaluated individually, with the final blend occurring the summer of the following year. In total, the wine was aged for 28 months in barrel (70% new).
Technical Data
APPELLATION: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley | VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon | ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15.2% | RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.1g/L | TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 5.6g/L | PH: 3.73
From the towering volcanic terrain eastern reaches of Napa, Stagecoach is among the most renowned vineyards in the valley. Like the gigantic boulders found in the vineyard itself, Stagecoach wines are robust and unhindered, characterized by notes of dense black fruit framed by firm, bold tannins. The vineyard’s enormous quantities of rugged rock mixed with hard volcanic soil imparts earthy notes and dark fruit on a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon.
Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon brings the presence of nearly 1,800 feet elevation piercing through the fog and the unforgiving rocky terrain to this wine. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon boasts aromas of strawberry compote, crème de cassis, pie crust, ripe black cherry and cola. Notes of boysenberry, raspberry leaf, earth, black tea, hazelnut and turbinado sugar alight on the palate. The opulent and rich body and chewy tannins, that are emblematic of this iconic vineyard, lead to a smooth and persistent finish.
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes
With over half of the varieties planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard is among the most renowned vineyards in the valley. The 2021 growing season marked a much-welcome return to ideal. Winter rains quenched the soil, setting the stage for dry weather the rest of the season. Over the summer, conditions stayed mild, giving the grapes the luxury of hanging on the vine. Harvest began early, producing low yields of small berries with intense flavor concentration and optimal ripeness.
Sourced entirely from the premiere Stagecoach Vineyard, the grapes were hand-harvested, hand-sorted and fermented in small open-top tanks. The wine aged for a total of 20 months in French oak (70% new, 30% used) to develop rich body and a smooth, persistant finish.
Technical Data
APPELLATION: Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley | VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15.2% | RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.07g/L | TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 0.58g/L | PH: 3.65
Monte Rosso is perched high in the Mayacamas Mountains and was acquired by Louis M. Martini in 1938. With some vines dating back to the 1880s, this iconic vineyard is covered in mineral-rich volcanic red soils, yielding wines driven by brilliant acidity and distinct notes of spice. Monte Rosso wines age beautifully, developing remarkable earth-driven nuances over time.
This beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon is made from select lots from within this amazing vineyard. Deep ruby in color, this wine leads with aromas of toasted coconut, caramel, baked cherries, fig and bay leaves. Notes of cherry pie filling, Santa Rosa plum, allspice and graham cracker are revealed on the full-bodied palate. The long, balanced finish boasts with a supple mouthfeel and round tannin structure.
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes
The 2020 vintage was a challenging year. Warm dry spring conditions led to early budbreak and a slight reduction in crop size. The typical diurnal temperature swings kicked in, and we did not see any prolonged heat spikes until late in the season. We began picking in late September and finished during the first week of October.
Select Cabernet Sauvignon blocks were carefully hand harvested, hand sorted, and gravity fed into small open top fermenters for cold soaking up to three days. After fermentation, the wine was racked into oak barrels to undergo its final fermentation. All blocks were kept separate until the final blend was chosen and assembled. The wine rested in a combination of French (73% new) and American (14% new) oak barrels for approximately 28 months of aging.
Technical Data
APPELLATION: 100% Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Valley | VARIETAL: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc | ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5% | RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.3g/L | TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 6.2g/L | PH: 3.57
Sitting at 1600 feet of elevation, the Bruadair vineyard provides classic Mt. Veeder fruit, giving this wine bold tannins, brilliant floral aromatics and excellent aging potential.
The inaugural vintage of our Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the depth of the vineyard’s mountain fruit. This wine features aromas of black currant, crushed gravel and dried bay leaf with a kiss of violet. Dense notes of blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate and cedar are revealed on the structured palate and linger through the silky, rich finish.
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes
The 2020 vintage was a challenging year. Warm dry spring conditions led to early budbreak and a slight reduction in crop size. The typical diurnal temperature swings kicked in, and we did not see any prolonged heat spikes until late in the season. .
Grapes for this wine were hand harvested from Mount Veeder in October and hand sorted at our micro-winery, Cellar No. 254. Fermentation took place in small open-top tanks, allowing for precise and gentle extraction of color and flavor. In total, the wine was aged for 21 months in French oak barrels (85% new).
Technical Data
APPELLATION: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley | VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15.2% | RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.9g/L | TITRATABLE ACIDITY: 5.8g/L | PH: 3.72
