Jarvis 2018 Lake William Napa Valley

Considered a "fortunate accident," this blend occurred when William Jarvis during midnight pump-overs accidentally pumped a third of a tank of Cabernet Franc into a tank of Cabernet Sauvignon. While the experience was worrisome, following fermentation Founding Winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff said: "this new blend turned out pretty good." And, it kept getting better with age! It was enjoyed so much in the tasting room that the blend became a staple "reserve blend" at Jarvis.

The exceptional 2018 growing season began with a mild spring that led to extended flowering. Consistent warmth continued through summer and into fall, culminating in a relaxed harvest without significant heat spikes. The resulting wine showcases powerful elegance, with aromas of dark red and black fruit rounded out with notes of dark chocolate and rose petal. The palate is full bodied and structured, bursting with flavors of black cherry, dark berry, and cocoa that give way to a lengthy finish.

Name of Winery: Jarvis Estate

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles: One

Vintage: 2018

Varietal: 38% Cabernet Sauvinon, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Appellation: Napa Valley

Jarvis wines are all produced from estate vineyards, located high above the city of Napa, in the beautifully rugged mountains between Mt. George and Milliken Canyon at the southeastern end of the Napa Valley. The vineyards are planted in gently sloping meadows one thousand feet above the valley floor. As the cool maritime air passes over the Carneros flats and begins flowing into the valley, it falls about seven degrees in temperature for the thousand feet of vertical rise. As such, our vineyards tend to be cooler by several degrees than the famous Carneros region! These cooler temperatures allow a long "hang time," which permits a long, slow fruit maturation for maximum flavor and concentration at harvest. 

Jarvis Estate is a Napa Valley winery noted for its ultra-premium, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The grapes are all from its own estate vineyards and its wines are made in a beautiful cave 4 miles to the east of Napa. Unique tasting tours daily by appointment.

Learn more at Jarvis Estate