The hallmark complexity, depth, and quality achieved by Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons are on full display from start to finish in our eponymous 2021 Napa Valley Cab.
Our Napa Valley wines are our most popular. These complex blends represent the best from our five estate vineyards.
The hallmark complexity, depth, and quality achieved by Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons are on full display from start to finish in our eponymous 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A seductive aroma of black fruits–blackberries, black currant, black cherry–is accented by exotic wafts of cardamom and nutmeg. Still greater depth is achieved on the palate, with red berries, blackberries, and hints of blood orange and dried cranberries, bolstered by bright acidity. Vibrant tannins provide additional structure and complexity as you make your descent into a long and flavorful finish.
Vintage
About The Vintage
The growing season was free from severe weather issues, and, despite the drought, our yield increased five percent from 2020. We had no significant rainfall past the month of February, but mild spring and summer conditions provided an ideal environment for grapes to flower, bloom, and set in early spring. Notably cooler temperatures in August and September allowed us to pick each block at its ideal point of ripeness, leading to outstanding quality and great concentration in the fruit. The grape harvest drew to a close at the end of October, with the last grapes arriving just before an atmospheric river brought much-needed rain to Northern California.
Vineyard
About The Vineyard
Our Yountville vineyard forms the heart of our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with grapes from our Rutherford and Calistoga vineyards rounding out the blend. We farm all of our certified organic vineyards naturally, using the principles of regenerative agriculture.
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2% by volume
Fermentation indigenous yeast; 4 weeks of skin contact
Harvest date Sept. 23 - Oct. 18, 2021
Sugar 23.67 ̊ Brix
Bottling date July 10 - Aug. 2, 2023
Release date Fall 2025
Total acid 5.5 g/L
PH 3.73
Time in oak 20 months
Type of oak 100% French oak
Blend 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Upon founding Grgich Hills, it was of utmost importance that both Mike Grgich and Austin Hills were equally represented on the winery’s label. Mike chose to represent his Croatian heritage by including the Croatian Coat of Arms, a red and white checkered shield, which also appears on Croatia’s national flag. The winery’s Croatian roots are celebrated with an annual festival, Croatian wines and menu items, and ties to Grgich Hill’s sister winery, Grgic Vina, located on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.
Hills Family Crest
Upon founding Grgich Hills, it was of utmost importance that both Mike Grgich and Austin Hills were equally represented on the winery’s label. Austin Hills chose to represent the Hills family with an element of the family crest, a rearing horse holding a baton. For generations, the Hills family were known in San Francisco for their thriving coffee business, Hills Brothers Coffee Co., and the Hills horse appearing on the winery’s label marked a new venture in the Hills legacy.
