Philippe Melka, Metisse, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 CJF Selections Renwood estate vineyard is located

Renwood estate vineyard is located on the hills behind the winery and is predominantly planted with the Grandpère clone of Zinfandel in both head trained and trellised vines

From the upper plantings at the La Rinconada Vineyard

Sylvain has also elected to have his fruit certified as organic in Europe

food friendly wines

just to renew barrels where necessary (typically 10%)

Philippe Melka, Metisse, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 CJF Selections Renwood estate vineyard is located93 Points Int'l Wine Cellar Deep ruby red. Knockout nose combines blackcurrant, minerals, iron, licorice and leather. Suave, supple and refined; sweet but fresh and nicely delineated. This has a distinctly sophisticated texture for Napa Cabernet. Finishes with sweet, late arriving tannins and lovely verve and length. (ST) 05 2007