“It is, without question, a vintage with many beautiful and exceptional wines.” Antonio Galloni – Vinous
Release Date – October 2025
Already being hailed by critics as one of the best vintages ever in the Napa Valley, 2023 is an exceptional vintage marked by one of the longest growing seasons in over a decade. Significant winter and spring rains led to a mild summer and overall cooler weather throughout the growing season aided by abundant sunshine which allowed grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. The extended hang time has produced wines with remarkably complex flavors and incredible potential.
Includes hand-crafted wooden display box
Release: $1,020.00 per 3-Pack
Futures: $825.00 per 3-Pack
Wine Club Futures: $765 per 3-Pack
ERA Elite Futures: $705 per 3-Pack
“The full-bodied palate has a lively backbone and grainy tannins framing the muscular baked black fruits flavors, finishing with a spicy lift.” Lisa Perotti-Brown – Wine Independent
Significant rain in December and relatively dry, mild conditions through March created an early bud break and led to steady summer conditions until the first week of September when temperatures rose significantly. Cooler weather after the heat spell allowed our hillside and south valley vineyards to recover and were harvested in great condition. Overall quality is excellent with wines showing a broad spectrum of aromas and flavors. In 2022, grapes from our Cordes and Stricker Vineyards were superlative and form the backbone of this vintage.
“This gorgeous red feels fruit-driven at first, but there's a deep well of warm earth, graphite, tobacco and sweet bay leaf accents in reserve.” James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
Late winter rains followed by ideal spring growing conditions set the stage for the 2021 vintage. Mild temperatures punctuated this drought year that led to early ripening and allowed us to harvest some early blocks with incredible old-world charm and intriguing complexity. The ideal weather of 2021, coupled with lower yields, produced wines that offer intense aromatics and flavors with excellent aging potential. Our Tench, Sleeping Lady, Houyi and Stagecoach Vineyards were outstanding in this vintage and form the backbone of 2021 ERA.
