The Krupp family began developing the now-renowned Stagecoach Vineyard in 1995 with the help of a few longtime friends. The entire property consists of 1,200+ acres of rocky, volcanic terroir stretching from the western-most regions of the Atlas Peak District all the way to the east overlooking Oakville, gracing the southern edge of Pritchard Hill. There are over 500 acres planted, making it the largest contiguous mountain planting in the Napa Valley. Dr. Jan Krupp's task was labeled initially by local experts as insurmountable. Soon after planting, however, began many of Napa's most successful wineries and winemakers lining up to buy fruit from Stagecoach. Today over 50 vintners craft incredible wines from the doctor's validated endeavors. The fruit continuously impresses all comers with the character and complexity found in these mountain grapes.

While this wine is young, drink with leg of lamb or roasted beef (both should be rare as can be). On the wild side go with boar, venison sausage or any type of dried sausage. As the wine ages it will go well with duck and other game birds. Also good with aged goat cheese, or a juicy burger!

Tasting notes from Proprietor & Winemaker Jeff Cohn: "The aromatics of this wine showcase its mountain terroir; graphite minerality and roasted earth components intertwine themselves with blackberry preserves and floral elements. The palate receives a lush explosion of black fruit, building up in intensity to become a well-structured wine with a mineral backbone that slowly shifts to crème brulée on the finish."

Total Production: 200 cases

Aging potential 2-9 years