The flagship offering is the Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate, a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, is a lighter-styled, but charming effort displaying hints of tobacco leaf, red and black currant fruit, spring flowers, spice box and loamy soil. It should offer enjoyable drinking when released, and last for a decade.
The two estate vineyards of Vineyard 29, the 29 Estate and further north the Aida, are owned by Chuck and Anne McMinn. It’s a shame they don’t make more than 100-160 or so cases of their 100% Sauvignon Blanc fermented in 100% new French oak because it is so delicious. Vineyard 29 also produces a reasonably priced Napa Valley cuvee that showcases the valley’s ripe, rich Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, but does not require a line of credit to purchase.
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