2010 Chase Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

ABOUT CHASE CREEK

This limited-production wine pays tribute to our ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our land and community. Chase Creek runs through our property and is part of a watershed that is crucial to the health of Napa Valley’s ecosystem. Our creek restoration work in our estate vineyards has helped to not only create a healthier watershed, but also to help us produce more vibrant, energetic wines. 

VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING

Chase Creek, an offshoot of the Napa River, courses along the western edge of our S.L.V. and FAY vineyards in the Stags Leap District. Over time, erosion diverted the creek from its natural course, and non-native plants took over the creek banks. We replaced these invasive growths with native plants, which attract beneficial insects and pest-fighting raptors, hawks and owls. Bobcats and coyotes roam the riparian corridor adjacent to our vineyards, and we’ve seen less soil erosion since the restoration—even after flooding in 2006. The Cabernet Sauvignon for the 2010 bottling was sourced exclusively from FAY (66%) and S.L.V. (34). After fermentation, the wine was aged for 21 months in French oak barrels, 72% of them new. 

TASTING NOTES

The 2010 Chase Creek Cabernet Sauvignon has gorgeous red fruit aromas with boysenberry and plum, and a pleasing dried herb note.  The wine has soft, silky tannins that lead to a smooth finish with flavors of boysenberry and spice notes from the oak barrels. 

FOOD PAIRINGS

Try serving this wine with wild mushroom risotto or pork loin wrapped in prosciutto.