Volker Eisele Family, Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 shoot photo cacao and a flicker of

cacao and a flicker of chili on the nose

and clay soils

spice box—you name it

Known for his eau-de-vie and single fruit brandies

The average age of the wine is 15 years

Volker Eisele Family, Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 shoot photo cacao and a flicker ofVolker Eisele Family Estate, tucked into the cooler reaches of Napas Chiles Valley, has long been a hidden gem for elegant, terroir driven Cabernet Sauvignon. Their organically farmed vineyards, planted at higher elevations, yield wines with both richness and lift, avoiding the overripe tendencies of warmer valley floor sites. The 2016 vintage, a near perfect growing season, resulted in a beautifully structured Cabernet with depth, freshness, and long