Tasting Notes
A big and bold wine with a lavish nose of dark plum, blackberry, and wild herbs. Full-bodied richness and silky tannins are layered with notes of cranberry, cherry, and dark chocolate with a youthful acidity and a long finish. This is a classic wine with wide window of drinkability over the next ten to fifteen years.
wine specs
Vintage 2022
Varietal Red Blend
Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation Somerston Estate
Alcohol Percentage 15.6
Aging Time 26 months in new French Oak
Production Notes
Our 2022 James Joshua was handpicked, sorted, and fermented naturally.
Vineyard Notes
The historic Priest Ranch is now part of the Somerston Estate, a significant property totaling 1,682 acres, with 230 acres planted into hillside vineyards. The vineyards’ dramatic elevations define and distinguish the estate, ranging from 800 ft to 1,615 ft above sea level.