• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 416 Cases
• pH: 3.78
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 21, 2012
• Brix: 27.4
• Aging: 17 months in 80% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 6, 2014
• Release Date: September 15, 2015

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Enticing aromas of blackberry, black currant, expresso, and exotic spice.

Flavor: Concentrated black cherry, plum, licorice, mineral and coffee flavors; full-bodied, with balanced ripeness, dense, polished tannins, layered richness and a long finish.

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Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 507 Cases
• pH: 3.81
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 22, 2011
• Brix: 24.8
• Aging: 17 months in 80% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 21, 2013
• Release Date: September 15, 2014

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Aromas of cassis, raspberry and blueberry with hints of espresso coffee, mint, fresh herbs and spice.

Flavor: Black cherry, blackcurrant and brambleberry flavors mingled with mineral, spice and dark cocoa, finishing with silky tannins.

Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 663 Cases
• pH: 3.79
• TA (g/100ml): 0.61
• Harvest Date: October 21, 2010
• Brix: 27.5
• Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 22, 2012
• Release Date: September 15, 2013

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: An enticing mix of sweet black cherry, currant, dark cocoa, and toasty oak aromas.

Flavor: A blend of blackberry and black cherry fruit mixed with cassis, mineral, espresso and tobacco flavors; round, chewy tannins, marvellous texture and a lengthy finish.

92 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 374 Cases
• pH: 3.81
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 21, 2010
• Brix: 27.5
• Aging: 18 months in 80% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 22, 2012
• Release Date: September 15, 2013

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Sumptuous aromas of rich dark berries, cassis, vanilla, and sweet smoke.

Flavor: Bing cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry flavors mingled with spice box, mineral and dark cocoa; velvety tannins, mouthfilling richness, layered complexity, and a lingering finish.

94 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 664 Cases
• pH: 3.78
• TA (g/100ml): 0.61
• Harvest Date: October 6, 2009
• Brix: 27.6
• Aging: 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 17, 2011
• Release Date: September 15, 2012

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Red cherry, plum and bramble berry aromas with hints of cedar and chocolate.

Flavor: Vibrant blackberry, plum and tart cherry fruit intermingled with allspice, white pepper and vanilla; polished tannins and a long finish.

93 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 380 Cases
• pH: 3.80
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 6, 2009
• Brix: 27.6
• Aging: 17 months in 80% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 17, 2011
• Release Date: September 15, 2012

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Enticing raspberry, cassis, and red plum aromas mixed with notes of chocolate and toasty oak.

Flavor: Rich blueberry, Bing cherry and red raspberry flavors mingled with woodsmoke, earth, and spice; mouth-filling, velvety tannins and a complex, lingering finish.

95 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 766 Cases
• pH: 3.86
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 1, 2008
• Brix: 27.6
• Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 11, 2010
• Release Date: September 15, 2011

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Evocative red plum, dark berry, and ruby red cherry aromas mingled with notes of anise, almond blossom, espresso, and charcoal.

Flavor: Blackberry, creme de cassis, and tart cherry flavors; baking spice, mineral, coffee, and cedar; full-bodied with sweet, round tannins, impeccable balance and lively acidity.

96 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 432 Cases
• pH: 3.84
• TA (g/100ml): 0.57
• Harvest Date: October 1, 2008
• Brix: 27.6
• Aging: 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 11, 2010
• Release Date: September 15, 2011

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Sumptuous aromas of blackberry, cassis, Bing cherry and spice mixed with highlights of tobacco, cedar, vanilla and anise.

Flavor: Concentrated black plum, black cherry, and cassis flavors; allspice, dark cocoa, juniper and sweet smoke; exceptional depth and complexity; multi-layered richness; mouthfilling, velvety tannins and a lingering finish.

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Robert Parker Review

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 726 Cases
• pH: 3.80
• TA (g/100ml): 0.55
• Harvest Date: October 2, 2007
• Brix: 27.4
• Aging: 15 months in 100% French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 12, 2009
• Release Date: September 15, 2010

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Intense black cherry, plum, and berry aromas intermingled with notes of anise, pain grille, and cedar.

Flavor: Rich cherry, red plum and raspberry flavors; white pepper, tobacco, and allspice; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity.

95 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 443 Cases
• pH: 3.79
• TA (g/100ml): 0.56
• Harvest Date: October 2, 2007
• Brix: 27.4
• Aging: 19 months in 100% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 12, 2009
• Release Date: September 15, 2010

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: An enticing mix of black fruit, tobacco and toasty oak aromas mingled with highlights of vanilla, cedar and licorice.

Flavor: Concentrated black cherry, cassis, blueberry pie and espresso flavors; sweet smoke, anise and cedar; mouth-filling complexity and layered richness; dense but polished tannins and a very long finish.

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Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
• Case Production: 906 Cases
• pH: 3.73
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 27, 2006
• Brix: 26.8
• Aging: 16 months in 96% French and 4% American oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 21, 2008
• Release Date: September 15, 2009

TASTING NOTES

Bouquet: An enticing mix of sweet black cherry, chocolate, and tobacco aromas.

Flavor: A blend of bramble berry and black cherry fruit mixed with exotic spice, earth, and tobacco flavors, backed by substantial, velvety tannins, marvellous texture and a lengthy finish.

93 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet

• Appellation: Napa Valley

• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills

• Soil: Bale gravelly loam

• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock

• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned

• Composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

• Case Production: 541 Cases

• pH: 3.74

• TA (g/100ml): 0.58

• Harvest Date: October 27, 2006

• Brix: 26.8

• Aging: 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels

• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 21, 2008

• Release Date: September 15, 2009

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Sumptuous aromas of rich dark berries, vanilla, and sweet smoke.

Flavor: Sweet black cherry and blackberry flavors mingled with tobacco, mineral and wood smoke; bold, substantial tannins, mouthfilling richness, layered complexity, and a strong finish.

94 POINTS

Robert Parker Review Tech Sheet