50+ years of farming experience enables us to make wines which express the unique characteristics of Knights Valley-wines that marry quintessential Napa Valley structure with Sonoma County's elegant acidity.
Sourced from arguably the best Cabernet Sauvignon site in Knights Valley. The 'Reserve' bottling, a barrel selection of the best vineyard lots from the estate, was a natural progression following the success of the Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Noticeable concentration from specific Cabernet Sauvignon blocks provide the fruit for this wine every year.
Tasting Notes: Royally rich in purple hues, this highly concentrated, intensely flavored wine offers rich and deep, dark fruits with blueberries, black cherries, blackberry and cherry jam, accented with dark chocolate,herbs and cassis. Full-bodied, with fine grained tannins and distinctive oak notes, finishing with mineral accents and a lively lift. (98% Cabernet Sauvignon & 2% Malbec aged 15 months in French oak (32% new).
Bottle Size: 0.75L
Region: Knights Valley
ABV: 15%
Vintage: 2016
Rating: 96 Points - James Suckling
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Match: Roast Pork Tenderloin with sauteed vegetables
