The V Madrone Zinfandel Old Vines comes from a splendid 95 year-old vine vineyard in St. Helena. While the Zinfandel was resting in French oak barrels, the wine took on a characteristic spice and texture that is wonderfully evident in the nose accompanied by flavors of raspberries, strawberry and brambly goodness.
The 2016 V Madrone Chardonnay comes from Mckenzie Mueller Vineyard in Carneros, known for its tropical character and depth of flavor with battonage elevating the texture. This is a complete wine which will prove to be age-worthy for many years to come.
The 2017 V Madrone Chardonnay comes from Mckenzie Mueller Vineyard in Carneros, known for its tropical character and depth of flavor with battonage elevating the texture. This is a complete wine which will prove to be age-worthy for many years to come.
The Petite Sirah vineyard is located in St Helena with vines between 65 and 75 years old. The vines are head pruned meaning the canopy of leaves provides shade to the clusters. The V Madrone Petite Sirah shows amazing concentration, complexity and elegance due to the shading and careful farming practices.
The Petite Sirah vineyard is located in St Helena on Fulton Lane with vines between 65 and 75 years old. The vines are head pruned meaning the canopy of leaves provides shade to the clusters. The V Madrone Petite Sirah shows amazing concentration, complexity and even elegance due to the shading and careful farming practices.
2016 was a near-perfect growing season thanks to ideal weather conditions. Spring bud break came early due to dry and relatively warm soils from a drought. This essentially sped-up the growing cycle, and we were able to monitor progress in the vineyard without any major heat spikes to cause concern.
The V Madrone 2015 Napayoko Cabernet is a unique wine made from the section of the V Madrone vineyard that used to be the fertile soils of the Wappo Indian tribe of Napa Valley (Napayoko is the Wappo name for the madrone tree). The soil profile is gravelly and iron-rich. This section of vineyard has a refined elegance and finesse which is reflected in the wine.
In 2006 Napa Valley achieved a “Bordeaux-like” harvest, where flavor maturity progressed slowly yielding a wine with amazing aromas and balance. The vintage produced an elegant wine with Napa Valley concentration, and with the aging, we have done for you, it will most definitely be your favorite wine of the holidays!
