The 2013 V Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon is the epitome of the varietal type for Napa Valley. It is the best combination of gravelly shale and red, iron-laden soils that produce blending components that harmonize perfectly. The Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate in 2013 has a concentrated profile with fantastic aromas and tannin structure.
The 2014 V Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon is both balanced and elegant, which are the hallmarks of the 2014 vintage. Again, the combination of gravelly shale and red and iron-laden soils of the estate bring a depth and complexity to the V Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon which shines in the elegant, yet intensely concentrated vintage.
The 2015 V Madrone Chardonnay has a rich palate that is ripe and round with enough zesty clean acidity to balance the vanilla, sweet cream and light beurre blanc flavors. It will prove to be age-worthy if you can keep some in your cellar!
The V Madrone Chardonnay comes from the cool climate Mckenzie Mueller Vineyard in Carneros. This wine is known for its tropical character and great depth of flavor with battonage which elevates the texture. The 2016 is a complete Chardonnay which will prove to be age-worthy for many years to come.
The Petite Sirah vineyard is located in St Helena on Fulton Lane with vines between 65 and 75 years old on average. The vines are head pruned which means that the canopy of leaves provides shade to the clusters. St Helena is a warm climate so the shading of the clusters yields intense ripeness and power; however, the wine is balanced by tannins to make it not only fun and fruity but also structured and powerful.
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 which was very important in a warm vintage like 2015. The V Madrone Petite Sirah shows amazing concentration, complexity and even elegance due to the shading and careful farming practices in 2015.
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 Le Prechaun is a blend of 40% Zinfandel from the Old Vines on Collins Vineyard and 60% Petite Sirah from the Old Vines on Beard Vineyard. This wine is generous, dense and rich on the palate with a prevalent but not overbearing tannin structure.
The Le Prechaun is a blend of 40% Zinfandel from the Old Vines on Collins Vineyard and 60% Petite Sirah from the Old Vines on Beard Vineyard. This wine is generous, dense and rich on the palate with a prevalent but not overbearing tannin structure.
