Perched high above the Stags Leap District, our Poetry Vineyard stands as the crown jewel of our estate, producing a wine of profound depth, elegance, and expressive power. Sourced from the steep, rocky terraces, this limited-production Cabernet showcases the harmony of art and terroir. Revered by critics and collectors alike, Poetry embodies the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking—a lyrical expression of place, passion, and precision.
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Stags Leap District
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Vineyard Notes +
The Poetry Vineyard, carved into a steep west-facing hillside, reaches from the highest elevations of the Stags Leap District appellation to the valley floor. This vineyard draws its uniqueness from shallow, volcanic soils atop fractured shale. Due to the stressful nature of the site, planted with high vine density and farmed to very low yields, the vines develop slowly and produce small flavorful berries. The vineyard was designed by David Abreu and planted to legendary, proprietary heritage selections of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Production Notes +
In the cool darkness of night, grapes are hand-picked into twenty-five-pound bins to minimize crushing. By early morning, the grapes are subjected to rigorous selection by our three-tiered sorting process, which includes our cutting-edge optical sorter and a slow, individual berry hand sort. Whole berries are gently delivered by gravity to tank by our unique crane system, which keep the berries intact. Cold soaks last from five to eight days, and fermentation is managed through a combination of pump overs and délestage. Extended maceration of up to six weeks ensures exceptional extraction and fine-tuning of tannin profiles. Following twenty-one months of élevage in French oak barrels, the blend is selected from our best lots of the Poetry Vineyard.
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Wine Notes by Vintage +
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