Sire Estate Wines

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“Sensational juice from this brilliant vineyard in Yountville, the 2023 Sleeping Lady Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 7) aged 22 months in 60% new French oak. Dense purple-hued, with a magical perfume of crème de cassis, darker currants, graphite, lead pencil, and leafy to***co, it has full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, powerful mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, integrated oak, and a great finish… will keep for 30 years or more. ”

- 98 pts, Jeb Dunnuck

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INTRODUCING

M O N S I M P E R A T O R I S

Latin for “Emperor’s Mountain,” Mons Imperatoris is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 7 from one of Pritchard Hill’s most coveted vineyard sites, the Martinez Vineyard. Only two winemakers have access to this exclusive 16 acre site, making these wines both rare and exceptional. The Martinez Vineyard is on the southwest facing slope of the mountain, just above the fog line and directly overlooking the Oakville AVA. Surrounded by first-growth caliber vineyards, it lays within the trifecta of western Pritchard Hill; an intersection between Ovid, Houyi, and Montagna vineyards. Think of this vineyard site as the perfect nexus of elevation, sun exposure, and iron rich minerality. A high-pedigree vineyard producing bold, precise wines with structure, fine tannins, and lush fruit.

“All from the Martinez Vineyard on Pritchard Hill, the 2023 Mons Imperatoris is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 7) aged 22 months in 80% new French oak. Saturated purple/plum-hued, it offers red, black and blue fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and smoky, to***co nuances. It’s full-bodied, has a liquid rock-like minerality, building serious structure, and a great finish. It’s built for the long haul and will be a 30+ year wine. Hide bottles for a decade if you can. ”

- 98+ pts, Jeb Dunnuck

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Artisans of Wine and Food - The Gala Dinner & Auction.

We are raising money for critical children programs in Boca Raton, FL this weekend. Thank you Napa Valley Vintners for the wonderful opportunity to serve our Sire wines and help a great cause!

We brought in Cabernet Sauvignon at sunrise this morning, from three different vineyards. Today’s challenge is to get it all in the winery before the rains come!

Outstanding quality… 2025 will be another classic vintage for Napa Valley.