FROM THE WINEMAKER

“Our 2021 Small Block Series Cabernet Sauvignon from the Saint Helena AVA opens with the bright, lively aromas of summer strawberries—vibrant red fruit rather than the deeper, darker notes. On the palate, it’s impeccably balanced, featuring smooth, velvety tannins complemented by nuanced barrel flavors of vanilla, clove, and nutmeg. The finish is long and lingering, with a subtle spice that enhances its elegance and depth with every sip.”

- Stephanie Pope, Winemaker

VINEYARD NOTES

Vintage 2021 delivered superb results. Spring was marked by occasional rains, which brought welcome soil saturation, and cooler temperatures, allowing fruit to mature at a steady pace. Summer helped the grapevines ripen completely and conditions continued to be almost ideal throughout August and September. The warm days and cool nights of the fall season allowed gradual sugar accumulation and longer hang times, promising fruit of the highest quality with structural beauty. With a slightly later harvest and a smaller crop yield, fruit was picked at its peak, for a small yet mighty vintage promising exceptional flavor in bottle.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

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