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Roy Estate

A creek divides the parcel [in Stags Leap District, Napa] roughly in half, producing two noticeably distinct sites on one small estate akin to the Right Bank and the Left Bank in Bordeaux... On one side, classic volcanic soil produces smaller, low-yielding vines that generate wines with powerful tannins. The soil on the other side is more loamy and deep, supporting bigger and stronger vines that give more generous, profound, layered wines.
– Philippe Melka, Winemaker

Being one of the self proclaimed Napa Grand Crus, Roy Estate prides themselves with their focuses on the quality of their wines above all. Their production is limited to grapes grown right at the foothills of the Vaca Mountains, their soils are rich and ideal for Cabernet production.

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Tasting Notes

WA95
This 17-acre vineyard on the eastern side of Napa is owned by Charles and Shirley Roy. Located in what is known as the Soda Canyon area, the vineyard was planted under the direction of Helen Turley, but today’s winemaker is Philippe Melka. They have two wines in their cuvee, a Bordeaux blend and, of course, their Cabernet Sauvignon. Of course, Soda Canyon is a southern Napa region and cool, much like its neighbor Stags Leap. This wine exhibits very Bordeauxlike notes of black currants, chocolate, underbrush, and some background oak. With beautiful sweet fruit, striking elegance, well-integrated acidity, and a dense ruby/purple color and medium to full body, this will be a long-lived wine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.

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