The Oakville district is the heart and soul of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, where the coolness of the south meets up-valley warmth in perfect equilibrium. Oakville isn't too hot; it isn't too cold. It's just right. That's why Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville so perfectly expresses the essential qualities of the varietal in deep, complex wines that can last for decades. Charming Creek is located on Route 29 just north of Oakville Cross Rd. The old Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon vines here give perfumed aromatics but also silkiness, deep color, power and richness. Also typical of Clone 7, the wines age very gracefully and show good acidity and structure when older. After 10 years this vineyard will still show dark fruits and supple tannins.

Varietal: 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Planted: 1980
Trellis: GDC
Row Orientation: North-South
Soils: sandy loam and bale loam
Rootstock: 1103 Paulsen
Clone: 7
Yield: 2.8 tons per acre
Brix: 24.7
pH: 3.78
Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L
Alc %: 14.5
Aging: 20 months
Barrels: 100% French Oak, tight-grain
25% new
75% 2-3 year old barrels
ML: Full
Fining: No
Filtered: No

Deep purple; core aromas of amarena wild cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. Copious black fruit flavors are accentuated by cola and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, smooth, and supple with fine tannins and spicy notes in the finish.