2021 AXR - Red Blend Napa Proprietary
2021 AXR - Red Blend Napa Proprietary
From three prized Napa Valley appellations—Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Coombsville—this Proprietary Red captures the distinct terroir of each site while honoring AXR’s Napa roots. The 2021 vintage blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, crafting a layered, expressive wine that balances structure with bright fruit.
Winemaking and Style
- Grapes sourced from Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Coombsville
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Fermented partly in tank and partly in barrel over 16 days on the skins
- Aged 12 months in French oak, 40% new
- Hand-picked fruit fermented in small lots for selective extraction
Tasting Notes
Deep cherry in color with a magenta rim, the wine opens with thyme, rosemary, cedar, and dark plum, layered with chocolate and black truffle. The palate is round and dense, delivering velvety fruit and fresh tannins that carry into a long, satisfying finish.
Pairing Recommendations
- Grilled ribeye
- Braised short ribs
- Rich mushroom risotto
Heritage and Craft
AXR takes its name from the AxR rootstalk, a symbol of Napa Valley’s early wine industry, and the estate’s storied past as a brewery, restaurant, inn, and saloon. Under the guidance of consulting winemaker Jean Hoefliger, this Proprietary Red emphasizes hand-picked fruit, small-lot fermentation, and elevated Napa craft, delivering opulent, expressive character that speaks to the region’s roots.