Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Smoking Gun sources fruit from Napa Valley's eastern benchlands, where volcanic soils and morning fog create the tension between ripeness and acidity that defines serious Cabernet. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, followed by 18 months in French oak (mix of new and neutral), allowing the tannin structure to integrate without overwhelming the fruit. This is a wine built for the table—neither over-extracted nor soft—with the kind of mid-palate weight that demands food. The 2019 and 2020 vintages show the house's commitment to balance over power, a philosophy increasingly rare in Napa. Drink 2024–2032.