2024 Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon The Bevel
The Wine
Figure: The distinctive pattern that results from various grain orientation and by annual growth rings, rays, knots or deviations from natural grain.
In 2024, The Bevel, showcased the distinctive character of Tournahu Vineyard, a well-established northern St. Helena site. Ripe raspberry and blackberry aromas are accented by a distinctive streak of wild herbs. The palate is lush and inviting, revealing layers of dark chocolate, black olive, and crushed gravel, complemented by well-integrated barrel spice. Generous and immediately approachable, the wine carries through to a long, persistent finish.
The Vintage
The 2024 growing season offered nearly everything a winemaker could ask for. Abundant winter rainfall saturated soils and replenished groundwater throughout the Napa Valley, setting the stage for a healthy growing season. Budbreak arrived right on schedule, followed by vigorous canopy growth and lush, dark green leaves. By fruit set, the vines had achieved a natural balance, requiring little additional thinning beyond our standard quality protocols.
Temperatures climbed sharply in June and July, with more than 40 days exceeding 100°F—compared with the typical 8 to 10. Despite the prolonged heat, moisture retained from the winter rains, along with the vines’ full canopies, protected the clusters and allowed the fruit to mature without disruption.
Mature vines with deep root systems grown in a mix of loam and clay scattered with river cobble at Tournahu allowed the soils to retain moisture while draining away excess water. Tournahu was harvested on September 21, yielding Cabernet with richness, freshness, and a distinctive mineral character.
- Neck
Teak - Blend
100% Cabernet Sauvignon - Vineyard
Tournahu Vineyard - Appellation
Napa Valley - Production
105 cases
