The winery explains just how special this one is:
Produced from the oldest vines on Pritchard Hill, this wine beautifully expresses its pedigreed past showcasing the depth and extraction only mountain fruit can exude. Earning its deserved and distinguished title of Old Vine, this noble Bordeaux varietal has deep roots in Napa Valley history. David first planted these vines upon his arrival to Pritchard Hill in the 1970’s and has spent the last forty years tending to their care. Cane-pruned, dry-farmed and organically grown, these low yielding vines thrive in our iron rich, volcanic soils. Only carefully selected clusters are chosen to create this exceptionally seductive wine. Opaque, deep crimson hues hint at the voluptuously round, velvety rich and long, textured journey one is to take with this beautifully complex and regal wine.
Best David Arthur ever for Suckling:
A very complex mountain cab with currant, spice, bark and pine cone. Some mushroom, too. Full-bodied with super linear tannins that are tight and so long, giving the wine drive and great length. A fantastic Pritchard Hill red. Organically farmed. Best after 2027.
And for Vinous:
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vine is every bit as impressive at it was last year. Bright, effusive and translucent, the Old Vine is so captivating. Red cherry, blood orange, spice, rose petal, lavender and mint lend captivating layers of nuance. The Old Vine is a blend mostly from the core of the vineyard, plus select other parcels. Bright saline undertones punctuate the finish.
The 2019 is all class.
Again, from the oldest vines on Pritchard Hill, this is David Arthur’s top wine ever.
