94pts Decanter

Super dark-fruited in this vintage, with impressive heft and muscle. After just over two weeks of maceration on the skins and 12 months of ageing in 40% new French oak, the resulting full-bodied wine shows pixelated tannins and terrific grip, thanks to a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and the addition of Cabernet Franc. It builds in layers of wild herb complexities, crunchier red fruit, and hints of dried rose petals, with cinnamon spices throughout the satisfying, mouth-watering finish.

Winemaker Notes

Deep, dark ink with touches of ruby and Ferrari Red in appearance. An explosion of cedar, salt, rosemary and violet with lavender, roses, blackberries and vanilla extract, lingering of tulips and blueberry pie. Soft entrance evolving on a fruity mid palate with touches of blueberry and blackberry jam, lingering on granular fine tannins with plum and cherry pit.

The AXR dream began with four friends sitting around a table sharing, dreaming, laughing, and occasionally sipping! The room was filled with an intense passion for wine and a good intention to be true to themselves and the history of Napa Valley: this is where AXR was born. By utilizing modern and innovative techniques in the cellar, AXR extracts the unique soul of Napa Valley's soils into wines enjoyable now, or many years to come.