Tasting Notes:
“R/D Vineyard spans less than four acres of rich, volcanic soils in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, notable for producing Cabernet Sauvignons that are energetic and highly textured. The 2019 vintage boasts a deep, ruby-garnet color in the glass. A seductive nose suggests blackberry pudding and fig compote with hints of savory spice, anise, white truffle and earth. A heady entry delivers dark red fruits, late summer cherry and marionberry with impressions of confectioner spices, dried violets, cedar and gravelly stone. The mid-palate intensity yields to finesse and length on the finish. This vintage marks our second ultra-limited vineyard designate from this essential John Anthony estate. Aged for 28 months in 75 percent new French oak barrels, only 150 cases produced.”

Vintage Notes:
The 2019 growing season was marked by much-needed early rainfall, followed by a warm, steady Napa Valley summer. Moderate conditions prevailed through harvest, teasing out vibrancy and structure in the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from John Anthony’s Napa Valley estates, as exemplified by this limited R/D Vineyard release.

In the Vineyard:
Year Planted: 2002
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Clone: 7 and 337
Sub Appellation: Oak Knoll District
Vineyard: R/D (4 acres)
Harvest Date: October 28th, 2019

In the Cellar:
Bottling: 150 Cases Produced
Fermentation: 75% New French Oak
Coopers: Baron, TQ and Leroi Divine
Barrel Age: 28 Months