The first vinatge of Croze Viognier since 2015. The 2019 Croze Viognier is a complex, yet elegant wine with aromas of white flowers and rich stone fruit. On the palate this wine shows peach and apricot notes and a subtle minerality that adds depth. The finish is crisp and elegant creating an experience that reflects the Croze philosophy of balance and finesse.
2017 Croze Cabernet Sauvignon follows the Croze philosophy of balance and elegance. Here is a wine with its roots deep in the cult wine growing area of Oakville, and its pedigree is long. This wine is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine shows its Oakville roots with beautiful aromas of cocoa, blackberry and toasted oak; full bodied with depth, moderate tannin and a long finish, this wine sings with chocolate, clove and anise. The grapes were harvested in October 2017 and following a slow fermentation the wine was racked to barrel using 1/3 new, 1/3 once filled and 1/3 twice filled French Oak barrels. The wine was racked twice in 2018 and 2019.
Grapes for the 2017 Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon came from two distinct vineyards in Rutherford. The lots were fermented separately and the resulting blend combined. Combining grapes from two distinct vineyards In Rutherford, one located east along the Vaca Mountain range and one located west along the Mayacama Mountain range allows for a complete expression of the famous Rutherford AVA.
2017 Croze Cabernet Sauvignon follows the Croze philosophy of balance and elegance. Here is a wine with its roots deep in the cult wine growing area of Oakville, and its pedigree is long. This wine is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine shows its Oakville roots with beautiful aromas of cocoa, blackberry and toasted oak; full bodied with depth, moderate tannin and a long finish, this wine sings with chocolate, clove and anise. The grapes were harvested in October 2017 and following a slow fermentation the wine was racked to barrel using 1/3 new, 1/3 once filled and 1/3 twice filled French Oak barrels and aged for 24 months. The wine was racked twice in 2018 and 2019.
The 2015 Smith Wooton Melange, Napa Valley is a classic Right Bank Bordeaux blend composed of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. This wine was carefully crafted by the Benton family to display elegance, finesse and age worthy gracefulness.
