Venge says:
The 2023 vintage will sit among the greats in vintages produced from the region of Napa Valley over the last few decades. Reminders in profile and growing season are vintages 1987, 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2012. Produced from vineyards from the southernmost, Los Carneros District, to the northernmost reaches of the Calistoga District, each vineyard is under long-term, evergreen contracts where sustainable and regenerative farming practices are a core value in our relationship.
Powerfully aromatic and expressive, this wine opens with scents of concentrated, sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, we find firm tannins that deliver grip and peak curiosity, with all pockets of the mouth left yearning for another sip. Full-bodied and extracted with ripe black fruit, blueberries, caramel and a delightful hint of fresh, blue herbs that concentrate into a substantial finish. This wine is approachable upon release and cellar worthy in proper aging conditions.
Simply put, Venge’s finest Silencieux to date – and on a par with many of his previous $200 Reserve wines.
