Wines

“Another sensational wine from this team, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard reminds me of a great vintage of Smith Haut-Lafitte with its incredible array of smoky black fruits, scorched earth, tobacco leaf, and chocolaty nuances. It's a full-bodied, powerful wine from this Grand Cru site outside of St. Helena and has a gorgeous mid-palate, ripe, building tannins, and incredible length on the finish. Aged 20 months in new barrels, this beauty has the vintage's pure, focused, structured style and deserves 4-5 years of bottle age. Anticipated maturity 2027-2047.”

-Jeb Dunnuck | Wine Critic | 99 points

“The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley captivates with its extremely expressive nose, exuding an intoxicating perfume of blossoms and succulent melon that beckons irresistibly. This wine is undeniably attractive, compelling one to take another sip. At its core, a delightful sweetness harmonizes effortlessly with a well-balanced array of flavors, neither too overwhelming nor subdued. The palate revels in the wine's purity and delineation, where clean flower notes intertwine with subtle hints of toast, dried apricot, and zesty pink grapefruit. A panoply of citrus dances on the tongue, leaving a refreshing and invigorating sensation that lingers long after the last sip.”

-Jennifer Williams | Arrow&Branch Winemaker

"Coming from two blocks all in the front part of the vineyard and a mix of Clone 337 and 4, the 2021 Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard offers a Chateau Latour-like regalness and structure, with ripe black fruits, espresso, graphite, and chalky minerality. This is a killer wine in every way and is full-bodied, has a deep, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a gorgeous finish. Aged 20 months in 85% new oak, it s another sensational wine from winemaker Jennifer Williams."

-Jeb Dunnuck | Wine Critic | 99 Points

"Harvested between September 7 and October 5, the 2021 Right Bank Blend comes from a handful of sites (Stagecoach and Little Creek) and is based on 68% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It was completely destemmed and brought up in just 65% new French oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a complex, layered bouquet of red and black fruits, black tea, flowers, and underbrush, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless mouthfeel, and just about perfect balance in its fruit, alcohol, and tannins. It's another absolutely sensational wine from Williams that offers pleasure today yet has the class and depth to evolve for 15-20 years."

-Jeb Dunnuck | Wine Critic | 97 Points

"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label is a beautiful wine, and I'd say a match for anything out there at the price. Impressive black fruits, smoked tobacco, and darker chocolate all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness as well as the concentrated, focused, powerful style of the vintage front and center. Give it a few years, and it's going to drink beautifully through 2036."

-Jeb Dunnuck | Wine Critic | 95 Points

"The warm, dry summer created a more forward version of our elegant and expressive Rose’ of Cabernet Franc. We preserved its minerality by fermenting and ageing it in stainless steel barrels, untouched for 5 months. We love its beautiful salmon pink color and fresh fruits. It’s a perfumey wine with floral top notes of narcissus and cherry blossom. At its core are juicy ripe melon, sweet orange and strawberry. It’s our preferred summer sipper!"

-Jennifer Williams | Arrow&Branch Winemaker

“All varietal, the 2019 Cabernet Franc Heritage sports a vivid purple hue as well as textbook Cabernet Franc notes of red and black fruits, wildflowers, damp earth, forest floor, and iron. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has terrific purity, impeccable balance, ripe tannins, and the class to evolve positively for 2-4 years and drink well for 15-20.”

-Jeb Dunnuck | Wine Critic | 96 Points