Product Overview
A powerful, age-worthy estate Cabernet blend from Calistoga showcasing the exceptional 2021 vintage conditions. Concentrated dark fruits are balanced by bright aromatics and well-integrated structure.
Wine Specifications
- Producer: Kenefick Ranch
- Vineyard: 100% Estate Grown Calistoga
- Vintage: 2021
- Production: 580 cases
- Alcohol: 15.3%
- Technical:
- pH: 3.84
- Acidity: 5.8 g/L
Critical Acclaim
- Vinous: 95+ Points
- FMW: 96 Points
- Decanter: 92 Points
Blend Composition
- 82% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 12% Petit Verdot
- 6% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking
- Harvest: September 13-16, 2021
- Aging: 18 months
- 70% New French Oak
- 30% Neutral French Oak
- Coopers: Taransaud, Montgillard, Truill, Leori, Sylvain
- Bottled: July 15, 2023
Tasting Profile
- Aroma: Cocoa, mint, toasty oak
- Palate: Black and blue stone fruits
- Structure: Bold, bright with silky tannins
- Development: 15-25 year aging potential
2021 Vintage Notes
- Early spring
- Consistent mild-warm season
- Small berried clusters
- Extended hang time
- Excellent concentration
Keywords: Kenefick Ranch, Calistoga Cabernet, Chris's Cuvée, estate wine, Napa Valley wine, age-worthy wine, collector's wine