22 months in French oak barrels: 50% new and 50% second-use (two-year-old) barrels. 18 days on skins, punch down twice per day, open top fermenters

Grand Napa Vineyards are family-owned and sustainably farmed vineyards are dedicated to the mission of bringing the true essence and character of Napa Valley’s wines to the world. They produce approachable, full-bodied, well-balanced wines, whether you’re interested in a wine for everyday drinking or a special gift. From Grand Napa’s home in Rutherford, winemaker Dwight Bonewell, sources the fruit from the best vineyards in Napa Valley, including some of its other most prestigious sub-appellations: Diamond Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Oakville, Atlas Peak and Carneros. Their winemaker is involved in every step of the winemaking process at Grand Napa, because ultimately, it’s the commitment of the winemaker that separates the mediocre wines from the memorable. Proud to call Rutherford home!

“Rutherford is our land, our history, and the heart of our mission”: to create and bring outstanding wines from Napa Valley to the world. Grand Napa Vineyards implements their own artisan techniques, barrel selections, fermentation and microbiology to produce an array of distinctive wines, each with unique character and texture. They produce approachable, full-bodied, well-balanced wines at all levels. Wines that are perfect for everyday drinking as well as special ones to savor.

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from Grand Napa Vineyards is a dense dark red. The nose has a mix of blackberry, graphite and spice which all come together with a touch of vanilla. Plush tannins with sweet herbs and crushed stones making for a beautiful long finish on the palate.