The Process
After careful hand-harvest, grapes are sorted at the winery with a cutting-edge digital optical sorting machine that uses lasers and sensors allowing only the finest fruit to reach our fermentation tanks. The gentle, precision winemaking methods of our team—optical sorting, cold soaking, 100% gravity-flow winemaking, and more—are tailored to bring out the best expression of varietal and vintage from every vineyard block. Our Harebrained Cabernet Sauvignon matures in carefully selected French oak barrels.
The Napa Valley
We are fortunate to partner with over 70 winegrowers throughout Napa. These vineyards, coupled with our seven Estate Vineyards represent some of the most coveted vinicultural sites and appellations ranging from Atlas Peak to Diamond Mountain. This array of premier fruit gives our team ultimate flexibility and a range of diverse wines to encapsulate the essence of Napa Valley.
The Vintage
The winter of 2020 was warm and dry, setting off budbreak and the growing season slightly earlier than usual throughout Napa Valley. It wasn’t until the end of March that cold, rainy weather arrived, and the mild spring gave the vines a strong, early start. Moderately warm days held through the summer and early fall, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and develop complex flavor and tannin balance, while maintaining fresh acidity. This vintage produced great wines that are concentrated, focused, and beautifully balanced.
“My only regret in life is that I did not
drink more wine.”
— Ernest Hemingway