Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford

Taub Family Vineyards traces its roots back four generations–mere days after the repeal of Prohibition. Wine has always been at the heart of the family's story. Marc D. Taub, raised with a profound reverence for winemaking, inherited this passion from his grandfather Marty, a pivotal figure in the wine industry since the early 1930s and later, his father David. In 2013, Marc acquired Heritance Vintners in Napa Valley, now transformed as Taub Family Vineyards. With their namesake, Marc and his son Jake look to explore Napa's most dynamic sub-appellations and single vineyards to build their own storied cabernet house, curating wines from some of the Valley's most esteemed sites.

The grapes are from a 4 acre block within the Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III. The soils are bale, clay loam with gravel. The vines are 25 years on average, with Clonal Selection of 4, 337 and 7. This vineyard and clonal selection imparts opulence, intensity, structure, complexity; This is considered the king of Cabernets. The 2019 growing season began with abundant rainfall and recurring soil moisture. This set the stage for a long, warm summer with few extreme heat events. Classic cool, foggy mornings combined with a lengthy, mild finish to the season preserved fruit purity and elegance with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure, and soft tannins. Yields were slightly less than average, with exceptional fruit quality typified by bright acidity and ample texture for vibrant and expressive wines.

Hand sorted, fully destemmed grapes. Small, closed fermenters with both native and select Bordeaux yeast isolates are used. Malolactic fermentation in barrel, with total 24 months ageing, in 100% new French Oak. Each bottle is individually numbered.

Deep garnet color. On the nose, complex aromas with black cherry, vanilla, sage, blueberry, and roasted notes. The wine reveals layers of silky, refined tannins and a firm structure. Dark fruit layers over a harmonious and balanced palate creating a seamless and age-worthy wine.