Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley | 2,000 ft. Estate
WHY WE CHOSE THIS WINE
Schweiger Vineyards is a multi-generational family operation perched at 2,000 feet on Spring Mountain — one of Napa Valley's most demanding and rewarding mountain AVAs. Founder Fred Schweiger and winemaker Andy Schweiger farm 35 planted acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay on terraces too steep for a tractor, where the elevation and drainage force the vines to struggle and produce small berries with concentrated flavors and thick skins. The 2019 is the winery's twenty-sixth bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon — a milestone that underscores decades of compounding expertise. The winery's entire operation, from growing to fermentation to bottling, is done on-site. For a guest who wants a mountain-grown Napa Cabernet with real provenance and a family story behind it, this is the bottle to open.
TASTING NOTES
Bright aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currants, and boysenberry preserves with a hint of nutmeg. The entry is velvety, with sweet oak framing richly layered fruit. Juicy acidity and lingering berry notes mesh with complex, structured tannins on the finish. Impeccably balanced and built for the long haul — enjoyable now but with 20 or more years ahead of it.