The majority of the fruit for this year’s Apocalypse Now blend is Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, an appellation that has a variety of microclimates. By sourcing grapes from several sites and blending in small amounts of Petit Verdot and Merlot, we have achieved a rich, full-bodied wine that offers ripe succulent fruits, earthy nuances, and fragrant spice notes.

2016 experienced a traditional season where a cold, wet winter preceded prolonged summer heat. This allowed the fruit to develop excellent flavor concentration and ripe tannins. Harvest was spread out over many weeks, creating a slow pace that let the winemaking team devote more attention to each batch of fruit. This extra care is reflected in the exceptional quality of the wine