This decadent effort combines three incredible Napa Valley vineyards. The brute force of our classically powerful Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon from Tench Vineyard is kept in check by the curvaceous nature of our mountain-grown Merlot from the Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard and topped with just a touch of Erba Vineyard’s Cabernet Franc for refinement.

Addax Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a rich, full-bodied red wine with a deep ruby color. It offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, and vanilla, with hints of cedar and tobacco. This wine is well-structured on the palate with firm tannins and flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant balance of fruit and oak. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent pairing with grilled meats or hearty stews.

About the Producer:

Crafted by Russell Bevan, one of the most sought-after winemakers in California today, Addax is an artisan winery founded by Brian Kearney and Josh Peeples. What began with a few friends and a few barrels of Cabernet in 2009 has evolved into a phenomenal portfolio of wines, including Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Petaluma Gap, and Sta. Rita Pinot Noir, and a selection of Sonoma Chardonnays.

After more than a decade, we continue our quest to work with exceptional vineyard sites to produce wines with brazen personalities. As a part of The Institution family of wines, made at 2100 Hoffmane Lane, we utilize our winery in Yountville to highlight some of California’s most sought-after vineyards. Our dedicated cellar team is passionate about producing wines that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most sought-after wines in the world.

Bevan is one of the most sought-after winemakers today and one of the world’s most acclaimed. A superstar with critics, colleagues, and consumers alike. Wine critics regularly praise his wines, providing correspondingly sky-high scores. You would recognize his work from a number of our past wine club favorites such as Elyse, Belden Barns, Morgado, and his label, Bevan Cellars.

Wine Advocate 94 Points: "The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps from the glass with crème de cassis and plum preserves notions, plus fragrant hints of baking spices and potpourri. The medium to full-bodied palate has beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, delivering a long, elegant finish."