Type: Red Wine
Country: USA
Region: California
Code: PRIE015
The Priest Ranch range, inspired by James Joshua Priest, one of the original settlers in the area, embodies the essence of the Napa Valley. The winemaker and Co-founder, Craig Becker draws on diverse vineyards within the property which feature a variety of elevations, exposures, soils and microclimates to produce this breathtaking and outstanding range of wines.
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Somerston Wine Company

In the Eastern Hills of the Vaca Mountains just above St Helena is where the Somerstons’s 1682 acre estate is located. 8 miles east of Rutherford and south of the prestigious Chiles Valley appellation, it is one of the smallest AVAs in the USA. This area has seen a rise in plantings due to its potential of growing at higher elevations. 200 out of 242 acres of Somerston’s plantings boast altitudes of 850 – 2400 ft - a real hidden gem!

The extensive hillside is a symbol and reflection of how farming has been conducted for decades in this area. Somerston was established by gold rush prospector James Joshua Priest and what originated as two historic estates became o...

"The aromas of this 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon are full of black cherries, star anise, and a touch of earth. This full-bodied wine has good concentration, supple tannins, and balanced acidity. The rounded mouthfeel is persistent on the long and lingering finish" - Craig Becker - Winemaker
Pair with zuchinni gratin with tomato confit, or, an ideal accompaniment to braised beef short ribs or garlic chicken wings
Aged for 22 months in 40% new French oak and 60% once used French oak barrels. The lees was stirred for the first year followed by three rackings in the second year of ageing. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered

"Attractive blackberry, plum and dried mushroom chracter with hints of bark. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh citrus-peel undertone on the finish" - James Suckling. January 2016 - 91 points

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