Winemaker Notes:The wine has aromas of cherry, strawberry jam, raspberry coulis, vanilla, cedar, cassis, coffee, chocolate, and a touch of mint. In the palate the wine has a velvety rich mouthfeel with rounded yet robust tannins and structure. There are flavors of toasted pecans, baking spices, blueberry pie, chocolate covered strawberries, anise, graham cracker, and tarragon. This wine is a blend of the best of the vintage and the best Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from our Estate. 95 points Wine Advocate
The wine has aromas of cherry, strawberry jam, raspberry coulis, vanilla, cedar, cassis, coffee, chocolate, and a touch of mint. In the palate the wine has a velvety rich mouthfeel with rounded yet robust tannins and structure. There are flavors of toasted pecans, baking spices, blueberry pie, chocolate covered strawberries, anise, graham cracker, and tarragon. This wine is a blend of the best of the vintage and the best Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from our Estate.
Winemaker Notes:
The wine has aromas of lemon zest, peaches, citrus, grapefruit, orange blossom and white flowers. The flinty minerality and racy acidity persist on the palate. The wine has flavors of pear, green apple, lemon grass, yogurt, lemon curd, and graham cracker. Fermenting in the stainless steel drums as well as the concrete preserves the purity of aroma and vibrant acidity in the wine. The touch of oak brings in some mid palate density as well as a hint of toasted almond and lemon cream pie.
Winemaker Notes
Our 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit, honeydew melon, orange peel, and white flowers. On the palate, there is more vibrant citrus with melon, honeysuckle flavors followed by a crisp acidity and touch of minerality. A bit of Semillon and Viognier in the blend add another layer of complexity to the wine with flavors of kiwi and lemon cream pie. By fermenting in stainless steel, French oak, and concrete, we build layers of complexity. The barrel fermentations add texture, density, and viscosity to the mid-palate of the wine, while the concrete adds a touch of flint and minerality to the finish along with mid-palate richness. Stainless steel fermentations preserve the natural Sauvignon Blanc aromatics, vibrant acidity and crispness.
Winemaker Notes:Our Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of boysenberry jam, blueberry compote, wild lavender, chocolate covered cherries, roasted coffee, rose petals ripple through your senses with a kiss of graham crackers and toast marshmallow. Velvety on the palate with a satin mouthfeel with bold skyscraper tannins. The finishing flavors are echoes of the initial aromas, with warm cherry pie, cran-raspberry jam, coco nibs, toasted cinnamon, fresh strawberry and raspberry coulis.94 points Wine Advocate
Winemaker Notes:Our Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of boysenberry jam, blueberry compote, wild lavender, chocolate covered cherries, roasted coffee, rose petals ripple through your senses with a kiss of graham crackers and toast marshmallow. Velvety on the palate with a satin mouthfeel with bold skyscraper tannins. The finishing flavors are echoes of the initial aromas, with warm cherry pie, cran-raspberry jam, coco nibs, toasted cinnamon, fresh strawberry and raspberry coulis.94 points Wine Advocate
The wines of PlumpJack represent their world-class vineyard origins with full-bodied, elegant expression and an approachable style. Winemaker Aaron Miller selects the finest fruit from our 42-acre estate in Oakville, a site that runs from the rocky foothills of the Vaca mountain range to the deep clay soils of Napa River’s alluvial plain on the valley floor. We currently produce Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley Syrah and Napa Valley Merlot.