Aliento (Spanish for “Breath”) is a result of our longtime desire to put together a classic Bordeaux style proprietary red blend, similar to the famed First-Growth Chateaux. Aliento utilizes the five main red Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. We specifically chose what we believe to be among the best vineyard sites in the Napa Valley for each varietal.

Supple and elegantly styled with roasted espresso bean, dark figs, wild sage and anise aromas that are backed by a core of intense dark currant, black raspberry, red licorice and plum flavors that add to a mouth filling creamy richness. The exquisite textures and a lingering spice-accented finish round out this cuvee.