AXR Cabernet Sauvignon AxR1 Napa Valley 2019

The AXR estate was previously V Madrone until 2017, and originally the August Hirsch Winery in the 1880s. Purchased by three wine-savvy friends in 2017 (who sagely partnered with 100 point winemaker, Jean Hoefliger), AXR demonstrates an impeccable mastery of crafting terroir-centric wines that impressively represent Napa Valley. The name AXR represents the AxR rootstock – Aramond x Rupestris – which was prominent in California in the ‘60s before falling prey to phylloxera in the ‘80s-’90s. After its demise, California’s wine regions were left as a nearly blank canvas to experiment with and explore which grape varieties might thrive. AXR’s three founders and lead winemaker follow suit – viewing Napa’s land as a playground to traverse with curiosity, paying their respect to the area’s original “roots.” These four friends – Kelly Trevethan, Mark Schratz, Don Van Laeken, and winemaker Jean Hoefliger – sat around a table enjoying good food, wine, and laughter when the idea for AXR started to form life.

Their remarkable vision is evident in this brilliant, deeply purple hued cabernet – coming to life vividly with juice-packed, ripe, dark fruits, picking up purple plum, blackberry, black cherry, and crushed black raspberries along the way. Woodsy and mineral undertones of sharpening pencils, cedar wood, and spiced oak, with a touch of warm vanilla, add a balanced power that will blow away anyone who appreciates a full-bodied, classic, knock-your-socks-off Napa cab. When you order 2+ bottles, shipping is included, AND our price saves you 22% off suggested retail. This is a deal of every cab lover’s dream!