This 2021 Napa Valley vintage comes down to two words; drought and concentration. The vintage will be remembered for low yields with intensely-flavored, small-sized berries and a smooth and uneventful harvest season.
The season started off with very little rain, leading to the 2nd year of drought conditions in Napa Valley, Harvest began early with white wine grapes picked on July 30th and red wine grapes beginning on August 31. While concerning in the long term, the drought of 2021 resulted in a more natural load on the vines, requiring less pruning and dropping of fruit. The resulting grapes are PACKED full of flavor. Winemakers across the valley are excited about the prospects of the 2021s and it is likely the smaller yields per vine and smaller berry size will result in another amazing vintage from Napa Valley. - Napa Valley Vintners
Embodies an old world meets new world style. The Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is handcrafted entirely from Rutherford, sourcing from a single block off of the property. Exhibiting rich characteristics of dark complex fruits, minerality and balanced intensity, the layers of this wine truly reflect this unique vineyard’s terroir.