A great buy in small-production Napa Cabernet from Vineyard 29.

92 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru Napa Valley spent 18 months in 65% new barrels, with the rest in once-used oak. Cassis, blueberries, tobacco, and smoky oak notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, textured 2021 with ripe yet firmer tannins, a terrific sense of freshness and purity, and outstanding balance. This classic, impeccably made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is well worth seeking out and will evolve for 15+ years."

While the Estate wines express the terroir of their specific locations, Vineyard 29's Cru Cabernet showcases the broader character of wine-growing regions, and is an interpretation of classic wines from the Napa Valley. "It's all about making the wine in the vineyard" is how Keith Emerson, Director of Winemaking at Vineyard 29, describes the philosophy behind the Cru wines. Everything from site selection, crop yield, and picking decisions are made with the final blend in mind. This deliberate, detail-oriented winemaking results in elegantly composed wines that depict the best characteristics of their region. Cru Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of fruit from exceptional valley floor and hillside vineyards throughout Napa Valley. It is hand-crafted in the gravity flow winery and is an introduction to Vineyard 29's style - elegance and quality.