OFFERING
Fall 2024
Handwritten Wines tells the story of Napa Valley, each year, from each AVA’s unique terroir. We select six vineyards in various Napa Valley appellations for every vintage. Three from hillside vineyards and another three from mountain sites.
While our member family has secured access to all of our limited AVA Cabernets, this year we have the opportunity to offer to our valued past members the handful of bottles that were left over from the most recent allocation. This Fall, those are Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon as well as our Cabernet Franc from Calistoga.
Due to the limited quantity available, we encourage you to either call our dedicated team at 707-944-8524 ext.3 or email [email protected].
Kindly note that this offer is non-transferable.
Access to these wines will close on Friday the 22nd.
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain
High above Calistoga, in Napa Valley’s northwestern reaches of the Mayacamas Mountains, lies the Diamond Mountain District AVA, named for shards of reflective, volcanic glass that are present in the ash-like soils.
A lovely mélange of cranberry, strawberry, and cherries on the nose are balanced by lavender and wintergreen, rounded out by hints of tobacco and worn leather. Black currant flavors on the palate are accompanied with fresh spearmint and plush tannins, an expressive yet elegant structure of concentrated power, surrounded by a smooth and silky texture.
Four barrels produced. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 22 months in 80% French oak barrels. $175 per bottle.
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
Howell Mountain is an emblematic region in the Napa Valley, known for producing some of the highest quality fruit due to its high elevation and rocky volcanic soils. The berries produced here are small and concentrated, allowing the wine to burst forward with a beautiful intensity of fruit, and take on the layered elegance that mountain wines embody.
On the nose, our 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet is a luscious blend of red fruit, with rich raspberry, red cherry, and red plum intermingling beautifully. Notes of cedar and spice are accompanied by fresher tones of rosemary and sage, allowing for a nuanced and intriguing nose. The tannins are compact and integrated, providing a silky palate experience that will leave you wanting more.
Six barrels produced. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 22 months in 80% French oak barrels. $175 per bottle.
2021 Cabernet Franc, Calistoga
An elegant and fruit-forward version of Cabernet Franc, our vineyard site lies in the northernmost reaches of Napa Valley in the Calistoga AVA. Noted for having the most extreme ‘diurnal shift’ of all AVAs (meaning the highest average daytime and lowest nighttime temperatures), Calistoga is known for producing incredibly well-balanced wines.
High daytime temperatures allow for optimal ripening, followed by cooling afternoon breezes which sweep in from the Russian River Basin to the northwest. This critical cooling effect gives the grapes a respite from the heat, allowing for higher acid retention, resulting in beautifully balanced wines.
Jammy berries and soft florals on the nose are wonderfully complemented with hints of herbs, pepper, smoke, and tobacco, meeting seamlessly on the palate with flavors of raspberry, red plum, and touches of lavender. The wine finishes with pleasing notes of dark cocoa and espresso, framed by soft, silky tannins and bright acidity.
Eight barrels produced. 100% Cabernet Franc. 22 months in 80% French oak barrels. $160 per bottle.
Due to the limited quantity available, we encourage you to either call our dedicated team at 707-944-8524 ext.3 or email [email protected].
Kindly note that this offer is non-transferable.
Access to these wines will close on Friday the 22nd.
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