Wall Road Vineyard, Mount Veeder

Wall Road Vineyard – This three-acre gem is located at the northern tip of the Mount Veeder AVA, due west of Oakville and the To Kalon vineyard. True to the Veeder AVA, this site delivers both the power and elegance we strive to achieve in our Mountain Cabernets. The elevation, slope orientation and well-drained soils yield fully ripened small berries with concentrated flavor. 

Mount Veeder AVA – Known for its acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, this illustrious appellation produces graceful, expressive and world-renowned wine. Limited by nature, Mount Veeder’s rugged mountain terrain, high elevation and cooling influence from the San Pablo Bay allows for a long growing season that returns low, sought after yields. This results in powerful fruit with distinct berry flavors.    

Vintage Notes – Defined by abundant winter rainfall and mild summer temperatures, the 2023 vintage saw one of the longest harvests in recent Napa history. An extended ripening period allowed grapes to develop remarkable concentration while preserving vibrant natural acidity and aromatic purity. The resulting wines are deeply expressive, offering exceptional freshness, refined structure, and polished tannins. Widely regarded as a benchmark vintage, 2023 combines immediate appeal with the balance and pedigree for decades of cellaring.

Accolades 

Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 96 points |The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Wall Road Vineyard showcases a beautiful perfume of red and blue fruits intermixed with sappy herbs, violets, graphite, and crushed stone. It’s medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, focused mouthfeel, fine yet certainly present tannins, and a great finish. Give it 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2030-2050.

Scores Retrospective – 2022 (96) | 2021 (95+) | 2019 (94) | 2018 (96+)