Janzen Cabernet Sauvignon, Cloudy’s Vineyard

While the Janzens source from several of Napa Valley’s most prestigious vineyards the quality of the fruit coming from the small vineyard on the home estate provides a different profile and a great contrast to the valley floor vineyards which led them to bottle it separately as a vineyard designate. Cloudy’s sits on the slopes of Dutch Canyon above Duckhorn’s Three Palms, Hourglass’ Blueline and Switchback Ridge vineyards. At 450-500’ Cloudy’s sits high above the floor but under the marine layer keeping the vines cooler throughout the day. The varying soils and exposures of the small steep vineyard allow for significant diversity among blocks. The resulting wine is a silkier more elegant counterpart to its powerful stablemates from the Oakville bench. This wine shines at the dinner table with its lush and polished texture.

Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard: Cloudy’s Vineyard

Vinification: Vinified in stainless steel in separate lots

Aging: 26 months in 100% new Taransaud French oak barrels