Sourced from one of our internal vineyards in the heart of Stags Leap AVA, the fruit from this property continues to prove itself to be the top performer consistently year after year. We love the density of color, flavor and texture that each varietal demonstrates. This wine is made from two blocks that were destined for replant right after harvest on a beautiful little hill right in the middle of the vineyard. On one side is Malbec that sees the sun in the morning, and on the other side Petit Verdot that gets the sun in the heat of the day. Due to these factors, these blocks tend to ripen at the same time, so we decided to harvest them together and ferment them together. Each brings value to the other creating a very harmonious blend where Malbec brings elegance, richness and purple fruit, while Petit Verdot brings power, color and savory blue fruit. We were so stoked with the resulting wine, we felt it necessary to include it in this collection and share with everyone! 

TASTING NOTES: Amazingly dark in the glass with blue and purple fruit, tasted brioche, reduced blueberry chutney and hints of spiced bacon fat aromas. Ample tannins provide a smooth yet firm structure from the balanced acidity and notes of dried currant, vanilla, dried blackberry, and savory dried herbs. 

Planted and farmed in the 1970s by Larry Bettinelli and his father-in-law, Irv Tiedemann, we are pleased to showcase a single vineyard Zinfandel from this outstanding vineyard. Located in the heart of Napa, the vineyard blocks are a perfect showcase of both head trained and wire-trained Zinfandel and showcases the complexity this varietal is capable of achieving.  

TASTING NOTES: Enticingly ripe red and purple berries, dried black cherries, cocoa nibs, black peppercorn, vanilla nutmeg, and clove aromas leap out o the bottle. Notes of boysenberry compote and pie crust accompany a dense fruit core and soft juicy tannins that lead to a long and spicy finish.