Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon Henry Brothers Ranch Reserve 2016

This production is so small it’s a true miracle we got any to sell. But living in the heart of the Napa Valley does have its advantages…

Most people know Mike from his brand Karl Lawrence, but most don’t know he trained under legends like Andre Tchelistcheff, Tony Soter and Jim Allen. He makes classic Napa Valley Cabernet with an “old-school” edge -- not sweet, not over-oaked -- the wines are about structure and balance but with plenty of fruit and flesh. Any one of you who’ve had the marvelous Karl Lawrence or Herb Lamb wines over the years knows what we’re saying! Oh yeah, they age out marvelously too! We have had several bottles of 2001 Karl Lawrence Morisolis that were staggeringly good. 

Enter Trujillo - Mike’s eponymous brand after selling Karl Lawrence. These gorgeous wines are sourced from the MOST prime sections of the most coveted Napa vineyards. Particularly, Henry Brothers Ranch high on Howell Mountain, which is sold to but a tiny handful of grateful vignerons. Michael's history with this vineyard gives him pick of litter in this excellent site. In a vintage like 2016, this is a must-have!!