The 2022 vintage was noted as a race against the September heat wave, but with careful vineyard management and winemaking, the wines continue to unveil their structure and texture. To Kalon fared well and was harvested earlier than usual due to the weather, but at full phenolic ripeness and no stress. The composition is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aromas of blueberry and sage meet tobacco, toasted cedar, and dark salted cocoa. The palate is full-bodied, juicy, and deeply concentrated, yet carries a remarkable lightness and bright edge. The finish is long and composed, with darker fruits and minerality that lingers. 

Many have referred to 2021 as the vintage of the century for Napa Valley Cabernet. The vintage brought the lightest yields in California since 2011, after continued drought and scattered spring frost. An early September heatwave brought harvest forward. 

This Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) and Cabernet Franc (5%) shows soaring aromas of
blackberry and black cherry meet tobacco, savory herbs, and graphite. The palate is stylishly concentrated and seamless, rich in texture and layers, leading to a long, mineral-laced finish.

The 2019 season began with significant rainfall, then settled into a long, warm summer with cool, foggy mornings. The longer season and hang time preserved freshness and built color and structure for this final blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%).

Aromas of crème de cassis and blueberry meet espresso, chicory, and toast. The palate layers cinnamon, orange peel, and dark chocolate over redwood-forest earth, powerful yet weightless. The finish is effortless, with silky, polished tannins.

The 2018 season opened with abundant February rain, resulting in late bud break and flowering. Fruit flavor built gradually through the generous, sunny summer, kept in check by a cool marine influence.

In this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aromas of crème de cassis and blackberry meet spice box, cigar box, and forest floor. The palate is full and refined, powerful yet weightless, with a luxurious mouthfeel. The finish is long and perfumed, with a hint of salinity.

The 2017 season began with abundant winter rains, a cool, mild spring, and warm summer temperatures. Harvest ran October 2–5, with every lot in before the October wildfires began. The composition is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Aromas of dark currant, black cherry, and boysenberry carry chocolate, tobacco, star anise, and gravelly earth. The palate is deep, full-bodied, and concentrated, framed by very fine, grainy tannins and seamless freshness. The finish is long with spice notes that linger. 

The 2016 season started early and unfolded with near-perfect conditions: no extreme heat, and a steady, mild July and August. A series of warm days at the close carried the fruit to full ripeness before the first significant rain of the season. The composition is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Aromas of black raspberry, cassis, and blueberry carry Indian spice, incense, crushed rock, and cedar. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, multi-dimensional in texture, with ripe, plush tannins and freshness beneath the layered fruit. The finish is very long, still site-expressive a decade on.

The 2015 season opened with unseasonably warm weather in late winter and early spring, bringing early bud break and bloom. Cooler May weather at peak bloom resulted in uneven set and ultimatley yields were 30–40% below average through a short harvest season. The small clusters concentrated flavor.

Aromas of black cherry, plum, and mocha carry warm spice and new leather. The palate is full-bodied, plush, and deep, with ripe, spicy fruit and a lively backbone. The finish is very long, velvet-textured, and focused. 

The 2014 growing season was long and moderate, with no heat spikes through summer or autumn. Harvest began early and finished ahead of the fall rains, with the inaugural vintage of Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon picked October 9th. The composition is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Aromas of crème de cassis and lead pencil shavings carry cedar and fruitcake. The palate is bright, energetic, and focused, with a concentrated mouthfeel, exceptional density, and polished tannins through the long finish. 

With the September heat wave of 2022, it was a race to harvest the fruit earlier in the month. The final composition is Cabernet Sauvignon (94%) and Cabernet Franc (6%), from Rutherford (49%), Oakville (33%), and St. Helena (18%).

Aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis meet violet, rose petal, tobacco, and graphite. The palate is full-bodied and pure, with cola notes and ripe, fine-grained tannins. The finish is long, with a lingering note of espresso.

Michel Rolland notibly called 2021 the vintage of the century for Napa Valley Cabernet. The continued drought, scattered spring frost, and an early September heatwave that compressed harvest dates all resulted in the lightest yields in California since 2011, and small, very concentrated berries. The final blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Merlot (12%), and Cabernet Franc (2%) from Rutherford (35%), Lowrey in Napa Valley (33%), Oak Knoll (16%), Howell Mountain (12%), Oakville (2%), and St. Helena (2%).

Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry carry tobacco, cola, and spice. The palate is layered and concentrated, with mineral character and polished tannins. The finish is long and mineral-rich.

The 2019 season began with copious rainfall and late soil moisture, then settled into a long, warm summer with few extreme heat events and foggy mornings. A mild finish and hang time preserved freshness and structure.

The final blend is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Petit Verdot (8%), and Cabernet Franc (6%) from Lowrey in Napa Valley (79%), Oakville (11%), St. Helena (7%), and Rutherford (3%). 

Aromas of coffee, tobacco, and red and black fruit carry a hint of oak. The palate is bright, with cocoa, cranberry, and sage. The finish is mouthwatering and savory, with
fine tannins and a shadow of salinity.

The 2018 season opened with abundant February rain and filtered spring light. Late bud break and flowering, under ideal conditions, set a plentiful, even crop 20–30% above average. Summer brought generous sun and cool marine influence without major heat spikes, and extended fall sunshine let flavor build gradually. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon draws from Napa Valley (44%), Rutherford (29%), and Oakville (27%).

Aromas of crème de cassis and spice, with notes of tobacco, savory herbs, chocolate, and scorched earth. The palate is rich and layered with polished tannins leading to a long finish. 

The 2017 season began with abundant winter rains, a cool, mild spring, and warm summer temperatures. This Cabernet Sauvignon (91%) and Petit Verdot (9%).is blended from St. Helena (48%), Oakville (35%), and Rutherford (17%).

Aromas of ripe raspberry, blueberry, and cassis meet fallen plum, stone, and petrichor, framed by cedar and redwood. The palate is rich and full, with a silky and layered texture leading to a long and vibrant finish.

The 2016 season started early and unfolded with near-perfect conditions: no extreme heat, and a steady, mild July and August. Warm days at the close carried each site to full ripeness. This Cabernet Sauvignon (91%) and Cabernet Franc (9%) draws from St. Helena (50%), Rutherford (41%), and Oakville (9%).

Aromas of ripe blackberry and olive carry peppercorn and anise. The mid-palate is full and long, with wet stone and dust minerality and fine, grippy tannins. The finish is prolonged and savory, with cocoa and cedar.

The 2015 season opened with unseasonably warm weather in late winter and early spring, bringing early bud break and bloom. Cooler spring weather caused uneven set and the yields were down 3--40%. The 2015 is Cabernet Sauvignon
(88%) and Cabernet Franc (12%) from Rutherford (44%), Napa Valley (36%), Oakville (12%), and St. Helena (8%).

Aromas of baked plum, black cherry, and blueberry compote meet vanilla bean, then turn to black currant, coffee bean, and milk chocolate. Fine-grained tannins give a rich, luxurious texture. The finish is long and mouthwatering.

The 2014 growing season was long and moderate, with no heat spikes through summer or autumn, despite ongoing drought and the August 6.0-magnitude South Napa earthquake.The final blend is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford (55%), Oakville (25%), Napa Valley (15%), and St. Helena (4%).

Aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, and violet carry graphite and dried herbs. The palate is bright, energetic, and focused, with fine tannins. The finish is fresh and mineral.

Grown on Ritchie Vineyard's northwest-facing slopes, our 2022 Chardonnay carries the marks of a drought year with small berries, natural concentration, and the marine minerality of the Russian River Valley. A late-summer heat spike demanded a swift, selective harvest. Notes of green apple, lemon curd, and wet stone meet a subtle toasted hazelnut, leading to a precise, saline finish.

Electrifying minerality crackles through a deep, complex texture, winding its way to an endless finish. 2021 was the driest year on record, and forced small yields and intensity of flavor, while a cool, late summer allowed the 40-year-old Wente clones at Ritchie Vineyard to ripen slowly and evenly.

A vintage shaped by scarcity and vigilance, our 2020 Chardonnay was harvested from Ritchie Vineyard just ahead of the Walbridge Fire — clean, unaffected, and structured by a dry, warm growing season. Notes of pear, Meyer lemon, and crushed oyster shell reflect the site's marine-influenced soils. Twelve months on unstirred lees give a fine, chalky, restrained finish.