Winemaker's Tasting Notes

“2002 is superb in Napa, dense and rich rivaling 2001 vintage for depth and complexity”. Wine Spectator

Our 2001 sold faster than any other vintage and the 2002 VGS is a very strong successor. It will charm you by its concentration, weight and balance.

The wine displays the great mountain intensity you are used to appreciate in our Cabernet. A rich nose full of mature red berries, earthy overtones and coffee nuances blends with vanilla making the bouquet an extraordinary experience. The texture is extremely pleasant and smooth contributing to a wine that is intense and full bodied, but also round and ample with many layers showing the wine’s multiple dimensions. The finish is dominated by fruits and spices and the French oak adds both flavors and complexity.

This vintage is enjoyable now and will continue to develop very nicely over the next 5 years.