78% Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Merlot
6% Petit Verdot
4% Malbec

2019 Meritage

2018 Rutherford TADDEI Block sits on the Rutherford Bench almost directly across from Alpha Omega.  The vineyard is approximately three quarters of an acre, and we farm the fruit at approximately two tons an acre. I lightly saingee this fruit only to adjust alcohol and pH.  I love the profile of the Rutherford dirt and I do what I can to preserve it in the wine.  2018 was the first vintage I processed fruit from the block, and often it takes two or three vintages to figure out how to handle the vineyard. I really love this little block and in 2018 the wine shows lovely flavors of plum, cherry and leather on the pallet with soft tannins.  The nose has a floral characteristic to it with notes of dark stone fruits. The wines finish is very smooth with hints f leather, espresso and dark fruit. 

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Taddei Block, Rutherford, Napa Valley

As the word implies, the 2021 TADDEI Stratification is a representation of three different vineyards, from the different elevations and geological zones within the Dry Creek Valley.  From the eastern ridge-top is the Ionnatti Vineyard with boomer loam soil, the Colline Vineyard resting on the bench with manzanita loam and finally the valley floor Integrity Vineyard with yolo loam.  Three distinctly different vineyards, each providing its unique representation of the Dry Creek experience.  On the nose the wine is quite floral and fruity expressing violet, intense aromas of raspberry with underlying notes of Tayberry and pomegranate. The wine is consistent from beginning to end with pure berry notes all the way through to the finish. Supple, smooth, with a strong berry thread from front to back and delicious with each taste. 

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2018 Sangiovese, Lot Two, Giannecchini Vineyard, Mendocino County

100% clone 214, this Cabernet Franc is medium to full bodied and is a wonderful expression of the Chalk Hill AVA expressing the unique characteristics of the region.  On the nose are aromatics of leather, tobacco, black cherry, cocoa cassis with floral notes of rose petal.  The palate defines Cabernet Franc exhibiting a richly textured and deep wine with smooth tannins. The wine exudes strawberry and red berry compote with notes of graphite and leather, finishing with hot cocoa chocolate and raspberry.  This franc is fruit forward, delicious, and ready to go now with a little decanting and will age beautifully for a decade or more. 

2019 Meritage

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