2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillstone Vineyard
Napa Valley
This is our fourth release from a small hillside vineyard at the Rutherford home of Carol and George Biel. In 2004 and 2005 less than 4 barrels of "Hillstone Vineyard" were produced, exclusively for the Biel's Hillstone Restaurant Group. In 2006 and again for 2007, production was expanded to 10 barrels, increasing availability for a limited time. Planted in 1993, the vines at Hillstone Vineyard are rooted in cobbly, light loam soils, terraced on a steep, west-facing slope in Rutherford. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in all new French oak, the 2007 Hillstone is big and brooding with brambly oak spices, tobacco and Turkish coffee. Ripe and round at its black-fruited core, the wine is polished with fine, sinewy tannins. 240 cases produced.
$125 / bottle Sold Out - Next Release September 2010