Delicious. Bright, lemony, lychee, pineapple, papaya, pear, melon, and a hint of honey. — 6 months ago
One of my favorites from Premiere Napa Valley 2020 #pnv20 #pnv2020 #napa only 5 cases produced. “A blend of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from two of the best AXR Napa Valley blocks
50% from Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville and 50% from Denali Vineyard in the hills of St. Helena
100% barrel fermented from our finest barrels utilizing native yeast; unfined and unfiltered
Reflection of Jean Hoefliger’s pursuit to create a wine to push the envelope of Cabernet Sauvignon
AXR is a winery that pays homage to the past at their historic estate in St. Helena. AXR, named after the rootstock which succumbed to phylloxera, left the California wine industry a blank canvas. This was a crossing of the past and future of the wine industry as we know it. AXR has given winemaker Jean Hoefliger this same blank canvas. Jean is driven to push the envelope, challenging not only winemaking but life in general. With an insatiable appetite for art, philosophy and good discussion, Jean thrives when his creativity and passion is left unbound by conventional thinking.
Wine Facts
Wine is unfiltered
Single vineyard wine
Sustainably produced — 2 years ago
Dense, full-bodied, and fruit forward. Boysenberry jam and blackberries. — a month ago
Chardonnay! Delicious more balanced than others I love - Rombauer, AXR, etc — 5 months ago
Sharing a glass or two with dinner — a year ago
Delicious Sauvignon Blanc. Pear, apple blossoms, and extremely enveloping florals. Worked with food and without. Maybe a mixed greens salad with goat cheese and lemon? — 3 years ago
Coconut and sweet pineapple. — 6 months ago
Ming L
Good mix of citrus and stone fruits. Creamy. A tad too much oak, but there is enough fresh acidity for balance. Easy drinking. — a month ago