Wines

Sourced from six single-vineyard sites throughout Napa Valley, intense aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, and plum meld with baking spice, mocha, and a curl of licorice, unfurling into a plush palate of cassis and dark stone fruit. Additional layers of dried herb and subtle minerality continue to evolve with time in the glass, framed by ultra fine, fleecy tannins and a bright, well-balanced acidity that capture the richness of the vintage. Supple and inviting, the long finish brings this beautifully layered wine full circle. Generous enough to enjoy now, structured enough to reward patience for decades to come.

Sourced from six single-vineyard sites throughout Napa Valley, exotic aromas of crushed blackberries, Mirabelle plums, mocha, creme de cassis, gravel, pipe tobacco, and spiced toffee meld effortlessly into an unctuous palate full of wild boysenberries, blueberries, black tea, iron, cassis, cardamom, and wet stone. Additional layers of truffle, leather, and warm earth continue to evolve with time in the glass, framed by exquisite tannins and a crimson acidity that perfectly exemplify the vintage. Sophisticated and balanced, the plush finish brings this decadently layered wine to its beautiful climax.

The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon that helped shape and create our story, this wine beautifully showcases the individual attributes of each vineyard we work with reinforcing that the whole can indeed be greater than the sum of its parts. Ripe Damson plums, blackberry preserves, dried violets, cocoa powder, sandalwood, crushed wet stone, and toffee are just the beginning, with secondary aromas of leather, truffle, and underbrush evolving effortlessly with time in the glass. The unctuous palate is riddled with layers of black currant, kirsch, black raspberries, graphite, espresso, and spiced vanilla, all backed by an elegant yet powerful minerality that is emblematic of our philosophy and style. Keen waves of acidity peek through the wine’s gothic identity, bringing a pristine energy to the entire drinking experience, leaving nothing but pure pleasure in its wake.

A dynamic blend that marries fruit from all the vineyards that we work with, this Cabernet reinforces that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts while spotlighting a truly wonderful vintage. Dark red raspberries, mulberries, spiced mocha, pencil shavings, incense, and vanilla bean lead into a plush and sensual mid-palate full of red plums, crushed stones, kirsch, freshly cut lilacs, clove, and toasted marshmallow. Aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months, finely grained tannins frame a concentrated and powerful liquid expression that lead into an opulent finish that lingers on the palate and delights the senses.

The signature blend that brings together all the vineyards that have become part of our story, this wine perfectly embodies the intersection of opulent power and sophisticated grace. Black plums, wild blueberries, cassis, lilacs, forest floor, and spicy oak bound out of the glass, only to be matched by a finesse-laden palate full of dark fruits, rocky minerals, graphite, black currant, cigar box, and cedar. Aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months and wrapped in a cloak of beautiful, finely grained tannins, this is a dynamic offering dripping with substance whose best days are clearly ahead of it.

Our 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon captures your attention from first glance proceeds to keep it until it chooses to let you go. Energetic waves of blackberries, boysenberries, cassis, cigar box, spiced mocha and clove bound out of the glass, continuing to expand and evolve with time in the glass. Pulling fruit from all of the vineyards that we work with, a decadent mixture of black, blue and red fruits are supported by expressive minerality, vibrant acidity and plush tannins. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, this a seductive and sensual offering that highlights a vintage full of life and energy, and is sure to deliver pleasure now and for years to come.

Sourced from Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Vine Hill Ranch, Weitz Vineyard, and Oakville Ranch vineyards, the dense purple core is enhanced by the decadently layered fruit of this formidable wine. Ripe blackberries, crushed boysenberries, black plums, spiced mocha and hints of cassis are backed by touches of black tea, wet stone, cigar box and Indian spices that continue to evolve in the glass. A medley of wild blackberries, blueberries and black raspberries frame a sophisticatedly nuanced mid-palate, all wrapped in plush, fine-grained tannins that sit on the palate with ease and are an absolute pleasure to imbibe. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, this spotlights the grace and beauty of the 2018 vintage in a package that’s both ready to drink and built for long-term aging.

A prima ballerina wine of elegance and bright, red-fruited character, this beauty walks the tightrope of balance and strength. The palate unfurls slowly into cherry, raspberry and red plum notes with a savory hint of red bell pepper. An ethereal, regal wine. Drink in five to ten years.

A dense magenta hue foretells an intensely aromatic wine, bursting with fresh-picked red and black cherry. Framed with garrigue-like lavender and wild violet floral components that persist throughout the nose, mid-palate and prolonged finish, this wine is absolutely beautiful. Drink ten years from now.

Deeply colored, with powerful, dark-fruited aromas that evolve into beautiful floral undertones of violet, lavender and rose petal. Blackberry and black cherry fruit are threaded with complex notes of sage, bergamot tea, licorice and wet rock minerality. Subtle nutmeg spice and silky lingering tannins mark an exceptionally long, balanced finish.

An absolutely gorgeous bouquet of wild, dark-fruited aromas leads into a heady palate replete with both red and black cherry along with cassis fruit, pomegranate and black plum for an added dollop of complexity. With its rounded tannins, this wine is very elegant yet still quite youthful. Drink in five to 15 years.

Intense, fruit-driven aromas evoke the power of this vintage. Dark, ripe brambly berry notes have a French vanilla bean spice frame, coated by rounded tannins that persist through the never-ending finish. Drink in the next five years.

Fresh aromas of eucalyptus and mint are backed up briary fruit, boysenberry, while spice box tones of nutmeg and coriander mingle with lavender and violet floral aromas after it opens up in the glass. Ten years in, this is still a very powerful wine. Drink in the next decade.

Dark purple hue. Intense black fruit aromas are framed with cacao, red clay earth, and an intriguing hint of red bell pepper. Delicately structured, with more red fruit character on the palate, this is an incredibly elegant example from a cool, Bordeaux-like vintage. 

This is as classic as Napa Cabernet gets, with a truly elegant structure and a plethora of savory character. Sage, leather, blonde tobacco, black tea, and green olive provide a complex backbone up against a bright red fruit core. 

Nestled on a coveted little bench at the base of Diamond Mountain, our home estate returns for a second chapter, each vintage revealing a bit more of what this ground can do. Wild raspberry and red currant open into violet and warm baking spice, settling into a bright, layered palate of black cherry, cassis, and cool river stone. Silken tannins and a lifted, energetic acidity carry the wine to a finish built to hold its own for years. A graceful yet assured Cabernet — proof that home keeps getting more interesting.

A new day has dawned with the release of the first vintage grown from our home estate. Upon entry, dynamic notes of spiced red berries, cassis, fresh plums, rose water, cured meats, leather, vanilla bean and caramel give way to an unctuous palate brimming with fleshy, dark fruits, backed by layers of chocolate, leather, and warm minerals. The tannins are supple and silky, all framed by a high-toned acidity that sets up a beautiful transition to the long and lingering finish. A refined yet powerful expression of Cabernet reinforcing there’s truly no place like home.

Farmed on Beckstoffer Dr. Crane's storied ground along St. Helena's western edge, black plum and Morello cherry meld with sandalwood and warm spice, opening into a silky palate of pomegranate, pale river stone, and a savory underbelly of clove. Additional layers of dried floral and cocoa continue to reveal themselves with time in the glass, framed by long, sinewy tannins and a refined acidity built for real cellar life. Elegant and ethereal, with a finish that just keeps going.

Situated on the western border of St. Helena, this wine highlights the charm and personality of this hallowed plot of earth. Fresh black plums, Morello cherries, violets, sandalwood, crushed river stones, and kirsch erupt from the glass, while a sensual palate full of spiced fruit, pulverized minerals, and a spicy underbelly make for a truly mesmerizing and captivating sensory experience. The finish is exceptionally long, framed by a luscious, cashmere-like texture and layers of savory minerals drenched in generous waves of cascading red and black energy.

Rooted on the western edge of this acclaimed vineyard, our select rows of vines deliver a mineral-focused concentration framed by a powerful purity of fruit. Untethered aromas of wild blackberries, crème de cassis, dried violets, truffle, and spiced mocha meld effortlessly into a focused palate dripping with red and black fruits, crushed river stones, kirsch, graham cracker, and boysenberry preserves. The wine’s supple texture exudes the personality of the site, with layers of ripe fruit backed by waves of unctuous minerality and beautiful acidity that reinforce the pedigree of the vineyard. Aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months, Sam Kaplan’s deft touch in the cellar is on full display, marrying a beautiful combination of unbridled opulence with exquisite restraint.

Sourced from the western edge of this hallowed vineyard, our Dr. Crane delivers a dynamic complexity reinforcing the pedigree of one of Napa’s most heralded sites. Wild blueberries, black raspberries, cassis, spiced plums, cocoa nibs, violets, currant, tobacco, and slate seamlessly transition into a mineral-rich palate of fresh blackberries, graphite, sandalwood, loam, pie crust, sage, and truffle. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, the long, intense finish drips with a medley of cool minerals and energetic red fruits reinforcing the concentrated nature of the vintage only to be matched by the wine’s lush elegance and supreme sophistication.

Sourced from one of Napa Valley’s most legendary vineyards, the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane showcases a powerfully exquisite thread consistent with its siblings from previous vintages. A hedonistic nose of black currant, gravel, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, river stones, dried violets, and sandalwood meld effortlessly into a bountiful palate of blackberry pie, chocolate-covered berries, wet earth, cassis, crushed gravel, and spiced toffee. A deep and intoxicating texture is enhanced by the 22 months this wine spends in new French oak, and finishes with tremendous purity, incredible depth, and intoxicating length that can only come from the most pedigreed of sites.

This is a powerhouse. A total knockout and it knows it, showing off with one of the darkest fruit profiles that we have ever seen from Dr. Crane Vineyard. Intense blackberry, plum, and cassis take charge while more subtle additions of pomegranate and red cherry round out the linear focused fruit profile. Exotic spices tango with savory notes of French vanilla bean and cardamon. This wine shows massive substance and weight. It definitely needs time, but it is a thing of beauty!

This wine is absolute perfection. A strikingly classic Cabernet with cassis, mint leaf, iron minerality, saddle leather, clove and nutmeg aromas that translate seamlessly onto the palate. The midpalate structure is somehow both poignant and approachable. This is so beautiful now in its youth, but it has so much potential. We cannot wait to revisit in a few years.

Silky and ethereal to the core. Rounded, soft and supple, the red fruit character of this wine is amplified by significant, sinewy tannins that frame a beautifully elegant and very long finish.

Black fruit aromas are heightened with a complex bouquet of iron and wet stone minerality, sake yeast and leather. The intensely powerful structure provides a framework for an amazing array of savory and fruit characters to weave their way together into a seamless wine. While this is a truly beautiful Cabernet now, it will benefit greatly from a few more years of age.

A full bouquet of fruit and floral aromas leads into bright, chocolate dusted red cherries. Basically, liquid decadence in the form of a dry red wine. A haunting, overwhelmingly long finish ensures this is a wine you won’t soon forget after it’s gone.

A beautiful, red fruited wine with a savory iron minerality that threads its way through the palate, where the primary notes are accented with truffle, caramel, Tahitian vanilla bean and candied fruit. There is significant gravity and power to this wine which is absolutely luscious in texture and is ready to drink now or within ten years.

Rising from Beckstoffer Las Piedras' graphite-flecked, rocky ground, black raspberry and truffle mingle with loam and warm cinnamon, unfurling into a palate of cherry cordial, bitter chocolate, and Turkish tobacco. Additional layers of toffee and spiced currant continue to deepen with time in the glass, framed by plush, finely wrought tannins and a luscious acidity anchored to this site's mineral backbone — built to reward real patience in the cellar. Dense, dark, and unmistakably powerful, this is Las Piedras at its most commanding.

Gothic purple with tints of blue in the glass, the pedigree of this rocky site is on full display through the lens of this heralded vintage. A heady bouquet of black raspberries, graphite, loam, wild blueberries, truffle, spiced currant, cinnamon and clove lead into a hedonistic core of dark cherries, baker’s chocolate, blackberry cobbler, candied violets, Turkish tobacco, and subtle layers of toffee. Massively textured and ripe with full-bodied opulence, supremely fine tannins are backed by a luscious acidity and mineral-driven backbone that elevates the exceptional purity of the fruit.

Named after the fist-sized stones that adorn this vineyard landscape, our vines sourced from two separate plots of the Las Piedras Vineyard highlight the unique characteristics of their rock-laden home. The wine erupts from the glass with exotic notes of summer blueberries, wet minerals, black currant, loam, baker’s chocolate, and clove. The expansive, full-bodied palate is brimming with black raspberries, spiced mocha, warm earth, and crushed gravel, all buttressed by energetic acidity and beautiful mineral focused tannins that permeate the luscious texture leading to a seductive finish. Aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months, this release showcases the rocky terrain of this western St. Helena heritage site that traces its history back to the original Mexican land grants of the late 1830s.

Sourced from a 150-year-old vineyard whose name translates to “little pebbles,” the terroir-driven nature of this offering is immediately evident the moment it hits the glass. Provocative aromas of Morello cherries, cassis, cinnamon, crushed stones, baker’s chocolate, violets, raspberry compote, and savory herbs lead into a garnet-soaked palate chocked full of energetic berries, red currant, clove, dried flowers, and savory minerals. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, the gravel-riddled backbone of this wine buttresses the bright layers of fruit, all backed by a keen line of acidity that frames the entire experience, perfectly capturing the essence of this western Napa Valley site.

An abundance of power bursts from the glass with briary fruit, autumnal spices and exquisitely elegant tannins. A youthful wine that’s already expressive and rewarding to enjoy in the near term, it will reward those with enough patience to resist. This one is built for long-term aging.

Sourced from two separate plots situated on opposite ends of this esteemed site, the unbridled energy and pedigree of this wine erupts from the glass within moments of opening the bottle. Provocative aromas of ripe black cherries, fertile loam, crushed gravel, graphite, wild blueberries and hints of truffle lead into an expressively vibrant core of fresh black raspberries, black currants, clove, purple flowers, pipe tobacco and baker’s chocolate that captivate the senses with ease. Wrapped in an elegant cloak of mineral-laced tannins, the wine possesses supreme lift, depth and tension, all framed by a lingering finish of electric acidity and the occasional spark of red berries and spice. Aged in 100% new French oak for 22 months, the phenomenal 2018 growing season is on full display, highlighting the uniqueness of this infamous vineyard while spotlighting the finesse driven and seductive style that has become the hallmark of this offering. Built to last, this has serious cellar potential for years to come.

Dark fruit aromas are threaded with celebratory spices of cocoa, vanilla bean, cinnamon and caramel. Red and dark fruit on the palate display a perfect balance alongside the baking spice undertones, while a firm tannin structure persists through a lingering finish.

Bright aromas of rose water, red cherry and red currant are intoxicatingly perfumed on the nose. The palate shift on entry leads into a much darker expression of intense fruit with black cherry, boysenberry, and a soft, spice-driven finish of milk chocolate.

Floral aromas of violet and lavender comingle with briary fruit, boysenberry and wild plum through the palate. A secondary profile of hoisin, bergamot tea and spice elements of nutmeg and grains of paradise make this an exotic and intoxicating vintage of Las Piedras that will age a long time.

A complex, earthy Cabernet, with coffee and mushroom aromas that accentuate its brooding dark fruit profile. That full fruited character carries to the palate alongside intriguing notes of huitlacoche, bell pepper, and organic, savory flavors that carry through the finish.

A wine of incredible intensity. Pure cassis and black cherry fruit are amplified by Valrhona cocoa wrapped around an astonishingly complex mineral frame. Opulent, powerful and mind-blowingly silky on the midpalate, the finish goes on forever. One of the best Memento Mori wines ever made.

A second look at this singular block within Beckstoffer Las Piedras, boysenberry and black olive meld with toasted spice and a curl of smoke, opening into a palate of bramble fruit, iron, and dusty stone, with dried rosemary lingering at the edges. Additional layers of leather and warm nutmeg continue to evolve with time in the glass, framed by firm, sturdy tannins and a focused acidity built for real time in the cellar. Dense and direct, this block is Las Piedras at its most concentrated.

Our first vintage from this singular block within this famed vineyard, the deep garnet and purple core of this offering exudes an identity of rocky mystique and formidable power. Savory notes of wild blueberries, spiced currants, mulberries, dried flowers, tobacco, baker’s chocolate, and bay leaf offer a symphony of aromas, while a seamless palate of dark fruits, crunchy volcanic earth and velvety texture present a wine with tremendous balance and exceptional precision. The concentration of mineral-laced fruit takes center stage, culminating in a finish that reinforces this wine’s stony origins.

Grown on Vine Hill Ranch's iron-veined Oakville benchland, black cherry and lavender lift into dark chocolate and warm cedar, giving way to a palate of cassis, wild blackberry, and sun-warmed gravel, with bay laurel and vanilla bean woven through. Additional layers of wild sage and flint continue to unfurl with time in the glass, framed by chalky, fine-grained tannins and a taut acidity that carries this site's mineral signature toward a long, deliberate cellar life. Powerful, poised, and unmistakably of this ground.

Rich and sumptuous with a mineral-driven core, the freshness and vibrancy of this wine highlights the iron-rich soils of this esteemed single vineyard. Provocative notes of black cherries, lavender, dark chocolate, graphite, creme de cassis, and spiced cedar showcase all the hallmark characteristics of Napa Valley’s western benchland, while a palate full of wild blackberries, crushed gravel, bay laurel, kirsch, and vanilla beans showcase a seductive identity possessing both unbridled power and a restrained finesse. Fine grained tannins and vibrant acidity lead into a lingering and seductive finish.

Opaque purple in the glass, the density and visual appearance of this dynamic release is indicative of the powerful vintage that gave it life. Earth-driven aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, warm cassis, dark chocolate, wild sage, graphite, cigar box, and purple flowers lead into an opulent and full-bodied palate loaded with expressive black fruits, exotic spices and a rocky underbelly of cool minerality. The mouthfeel delivers sensational texture, as the balance of expressive fruit and crushed gravel play together in perfect harmony. Framed by exquisitely plush tannins, the freshness and energy of the wine is supported by a thin veil of acidity that weaves its way through the lingering mineral-driven finish. Sourced from the Vine Hill Ranch estate situated in the Oakville foothills, this wine perfectly embodies the true soul and character of Cabernet Sauvignon from this famed appellation.

Our Vine Hill Ranch perfectly expresses this spectacular site situated on the western bench of Oakville. A dense and powerful core of crème de cassis, wild sage, blackberry cobbler, crushed gravel, licorice, and spiced cedar meld effortlessly into a muscular palate of dark red berries, toffee, espresso, graphite, and iron ore. The structure of this wine is the defining feature, reinforcing its terroir-driven persona adding textural depth and mineral-laced nuance. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, crunchy crimson tannins envelop the wine’s deep core of spiced fruit and cool earth leading to a hedonistic finish showcasing this wine has serious staying power for years to come.

A fresh and powerful liquid symphony from the western hills of Oakville, vibrant aromas of crème de cassis, Morello cherries, baker’s chocolate, Mirabelle plums, graphite, spiced cedar, and forest floor lead into a dense, rich, and full-bodied palate brimming with dark berries, currant, crushed rocks, sage, truffle, and hints of fresh leather. Iron-laced tannins frame a plush yet structured mid-palate that transitions seamlessly into an opulent finish. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, this offering showcases the unique characteristics of Oakville’s majestic terroir, only to be enhanced by both its accessibility in its youth and its potential for cellaring.

Briary and brambly fruit persist from the first swirl through the memorable finish. Hard spices of nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper emerge immediately alongside, and a gorgeous olive tapenade note add tremendous complexity to the midpalate. It is clear this powerful and nuanced Cabernet is built for aging, though patience becomes a serious problem when a wine is already this good.

Black cherry and cassis aromas dovetail onto the palate with blueberry, leather and toast. This is a Cabernet that perfectly embodies the best of both power and grace. A complete wine from start to finish.

Dense black fruit leads to secondary cedar and tobacco notes on the nose with aromas of cacao, cigar box, cinnamon and anise peppered in. A wildly complex wine showing a wide array of dark and red fruit on the finish, heightened by a thrilling tinge of iron minerality. Absolutely stunning.

An expressive light golden elixir that captivates from the moment it takes hold of your senses while capturing a vibrant and dynamic varietal character. Inviting aromas of white peach, lime blossoms, wet stone, Mandarin orange, and honeysuckle front a texturally-rich palate full of lively fruits, stone fruits, Meyer lemon, sea spray, and hints of vanilla custard. This vintage presents a bit more weight than its predecessors, while harnessing a classic energy and racy tension that carries through the chalk-laced finish.

Vibrant aromas of white peach, honeyed citrus, lemon oil, lime blossoms, wet stone, and almond skin front a tension-filled palate of spiced pear, river rock, marzipan, lemon custard, and a touch of vanilla cream. Subtle notes of salinity continue to evolve with time in the glass, while additional layers of stone fruit, minerals, and warm spices round out the lengthy finish.

Aged in 50% new French oak for 11 months, this wine highlights the true character of the varietal combining exquisite purity of fruit with energetic precision.

Light straw with tinges of pale gold, energetic aromas of fresh grapefruit, Mandarin, wet stones, white flowers, spiced peach, lemon oil, and lime blossoms evolve effortlessly within minutes in the glass. On the palate, layers of lemon curd, white peach, honeyed apricot, key limes, river stones, and spiced pear meld seamlessly into an unctuous finish rich in minerals and ripe with fruit-driven tension. Aged in 50% new French oak for 11 months, the wine possesses exquisite purity, vibrant energy, and beautiful poise.

Light straw in color, this vibrant elixir cascades out of the bottle and canvases the glass with a golden grace and elegance. Aromas of white peach, yellow grapefruit, Mandarin oil, crushed rock and lime blossoms weave together effortlessly, leading into a subtle yet sophisticated palate of stone fruit, wet stones and candied lemon zest. After some time in the glass, warmer layers of custard and honey evolve effortlessly, all wrapped in a thin veil of mineral-rich tension and energy. Aged in 50% new French oak for 11 months, the wine is framed by a luscious and expansive mid-palate that leads into a lingering finish full of nerve and silky nuance.

Light straw in the glass, this is a vibrant Sauvignon Blanc full of sophisticated elegance and polished precision. Expressive aromas of yellow peach, grapefruit pith, Meyer lemon custard, wet rocks, white flowers and spiced vanilla and hints of brioche escape the glass with grace, while a palate full of ripe citrus, honeyed white peach, lime blossoms, pink grapefruit and Mandarin-laced minerals reveal a compelling satiny texture with intense flavors and loads of layers that finish clean and focused. Aged in 50% new French oak for 11 months, this is set on a succulent frame that gives way to fantastically detailed balance with fruity tension, stamina and energetic length.

Light straw in the glass, this is an expressive Sauvignon Blanc that harnesses the perfect combination of graceful precision and elegant finesse. Vibrant notes of grapefruit, Mandarin orange, wet stone, gardenias, yellow apple skin and hints of salinity bound out of the glass, transitioning to an unctuously seductive palate of stone fruits, guava and white peach that overwhelm the senses with delight. Aged in 50% new French oak for 11 months, there is considerable depth through the mid-palate, with a backbone of keen acidity framing an absolutely scintillating finish.