Meritorious

This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.

Winemaking Winemakers craft this bold Napa Cabernet with a deep respect for its Rutherford roots, allowing the terroir to guide every decision from vineyard to bottle. They embrace a rustic, hands-off approach in the cellar to preserve the wine’s natural intensity and earthy complexity. Fermentation and aging are tailored to enhance the dark fruit core—black cherry, blackberry, and black currant—while drawing out savory layers of tobacco, espresso, and dusty earth. Structured for longevity, this wine evolves gracefully, revealing greater depth and savory nuance with age.

Vintage The 2023 vintage in Napa Valley was marked by a cool spring and a long, balanced summer that gave Cabernet Sauvignon ample time to develop complexity. In Rutherford, the soils held firm through the dry months, allowing vines to dig deep and express their distinctive, terroir-driven character. Harvest came without urgency, allowing winemakers to wait for the exact moment when savory depth met structural integrity. This was a year that rewarded patience in the vineyard and restraint in the cellar.

Pairing Logic This bold and terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural partner for richly flavored dishes—think grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or mushroom risotto with truffle oil. Its dark fruit core, tobacco warmth, and earthy undertones shine alongside rustic herbs, charred vegetables, and aged cheeses. For a deeper connection, pair with dishes featuring black garlic, espresso rubs, or a hint of dark chocolate to echo the wine’s layered complexity.