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Vineyard 7 & 8 reflects the uncompromising pursuit of and vision towards producing premium, handcrafted wines highlighting a sense of place within the Spring Mountain District through experience, passion and humility. Nestled 2020 feet above the Napa Valley floor atop Spring Mountain, the estate that has become Vineyard 7 & 8 was purchased by the Steffens Family in 1999. The winemaking team is led by Winemaker Martha McClellan , Associate Winemaker Wesley Steffens, and Vineyard Manager Pete Richmond, with an annual production around 1,000 cases. The Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet that is meticulously hand sorted before whole berry fermentation in nearly fifty percent new French oak barrels. Its then matured in all new french oak for twenty six months. This is expressive and rich Napa Cabernet with near liquored black fruit and oak spice with firm, silky tannins and lengthy finish. Enjoy with that herb and garlic butter basted pan seared ribeye youve been thinking about and with intensely flavorful, salty cheeses .
