Tasting Notes: A mélange of blackberry, dark cherry, blueberry pie, mocha, slate, graphite, and toasted vanilla that will bring respect to this incredible sleeper vintage.

Aging: Aged 17 months in 100% French Oak

Brand Story: “HERO is a multi-vineyard/multi-AVA blend with one sole focus: ‘Cabernet Sauvignon sites that have chalk soils.’ This focus adds a memorable concentration and minerality to the wine. We seek vineyards that benefit from cool mornings and warm, sunny afternoons. Sun orientations that optimize the expression of the variety. Vineyard sites in Napa Valley & Sonoma Valley that vary from 150 to 2000 feet above sea level.”

James Suckling: “Toasty and spicy nose with ripe dark berries, walnuts, dark licorice and hints of tar. Full-bodied with a velvety texture. Firm and compact; needs some time to soften. Try after 2026.”