2023 Janzen Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2023 was a perfect storm of a vintage in our dear Napa Valley. After many years of drought, a pair of wet winters rebuilt the soil water profile. A mild start to the season with a late budbreak and lengthy periods in the goldilocks temperatures without any big heat spikes allowed us to let the fruit hang on the vine for an extended period without risking over-ripening. 

This wine is rich and deep in purple hues, with beautiful floral notes that jump from the glass. Layers of cocoa and leather give way to a rich yet elegant burst of black and blue berry fruits. It is soft and elegant to consume today but there is enough structure and acidity to last in the cellar.

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Rating: 93

This wine was aged for 22 months in 70% new French oak It leads with beautiful black fruit from the old-vine plantings at Haymaker, infused with graphite nuances and dark, loamy earth. Cocoa powder accents and gravelly tannins frame the full-bodied finish. Claus Janzen, the founder, hails from Canada, while Kyle Janzen, the second generation, is now co-owner and general manager. Winemaker Kirk Venge has crafted the wines since 2003. – Jonathon Cristaldi

Consulting Winemaker and Viticulturalist: Kirk Venge
Proprietors: The Janzen Family

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