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2024 Fall Release

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Happy 25th Harvest!!

We certainly cannot believe how quickly the years have flown by! Don’t we all find ourselves saying that far too often? Well……fall is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy a wonderful glass of wine and watch the season change in its spectacular way.

Our new plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have just finished their third growing year. Depending on the heartiness of the vines, we may take a small crop in 2025. At this point establishing very healthy vines is first and foremost. We would not want them to sacrifice their own future strength just to ripen a small crop. The general thinking is a new vineyard will need seven years to be at full production. A small crop is usually allowed in the 4th growing season, but Donny will make that call next spring. It is a game of patience to be sure.

Our fall release consists of the last three of the 2021 vintage wines, specifically the Cabernet Sauvignon, Rendezvous and Petite Verlot. Donny and Kirk have teamed together to give you their notes on these wines below. We are also including a “2021 Tasting Pack” for those of you who may not have made a trip to the valley this year to taste in person.

2021 Trespass Cabernet Sauvignon – 160 cases produced

This 2021 St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon bursts forth with an explosive aroma that immediately captivates the senses. On the nose, rich layers of big black cherry fruit intertwine with enticing notes of briarwood and sandalwood, creating a complex and hedonistic bouquet. Trespass Cab never falls short of delivering, captivating the senses and this aromatic runs effortlessly on and on. As it unfolds, traces of vanilla and cocoa add further intrigue, making each sip an indulgent experience. With its impressive complexity and formidable aging potential, this Cabernet Sauvignon promises to evolve beautifully over the years. A truly remarkable expression of the Trespass estate’s terroir. Bottled unfiltered and unfined, aged in 80% new French Oak.

2021 Trespass RENDEZVOUS – 100 cases produced

This beautiful Bordeaux blend showcases the harmonious marriage of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 presents an array of incredible aromas that immediately captivate. The nose bursts with vibrant notes of ripe black cherry, intermingled with hints of fresh herbs and delicate floral undertones, creating a fragrant tapestry that invites deeper exploration. On the palate, the wine is smooth and polished, gliding effortlessly across the tongue. The texture is reminiscent of silk – utterly refined and plush. The rich black cherry flavors dominate, supported by subtle layers of graphite and cedar, providing depth and complexity. Bottled unfiltered and unfined, aged in 100% new French Oak.

2021 Trespass Petite Verlot – 75 cases produced

This deep, dark wine begins with an impenetrable, inky black color. This is a ripe and nuanced wine in the nose, hence the nearly flawless traits of vintage 2021. There is a nucleus of weight to the center of the palate but with a clear tension. With the abundance of black fruit, blackberry, blueberry, espresso and chocolate, this wine is detailed, stoic and sophisticated. The mid palate transitions to back palate and extends beyond a minute. This dense dark brute was bottled unfined and unfiltered, aged in 50% new French oak.

2021 Trespass Tasting Pack

Our tasting packs have become a popular choice, and it is a great way to taste through the vintage at home with family and friends. The 2021 selections will be one bottle each of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Rendezvous, Intrigue and Petite Verlot.

We will be shipping as soon as orders are received, unless you specify a specific shipping date on the order form. We will also cover shipping on orders of a case or more. Please feel free to call us directly if you have any questions or would like to inquire about the availability of past releases. Donny always enjoys your phone calls and time to catch up.

As always, we are sincerely touched by the loyalty and ongoing support of our wine dream. It has always been a project that was meant to bring people together and create new friendships, while sharing the beautiful wines that come from our special place. We wish you all the best!!

Dana & Donny

2022 Fall Release

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Happy Harvest!

Ahhh….the life of a farmer, never a dull moment!  And for added interest, Mother Nature just loves to put her special unexpected signature to each vintage.  2022 has given us a lovely growing season here at Trespass Vineyard.  We avoided any adverse spring issues and had a nice fruit set.  Summer could be considered mild as we sailed towards harvest.  Then the calendar turned to September and on went the furnace.

St. Helena experienced over a week of 100+ degree days, two of which topped 117.  We had never seen temperatures like this.  Donny kept the vines hydrated to prevent the grapes from turning to raisins, thank goodness for his micro-management tendencies!  The story ends well with us bringing in the fruit later in the month at just the right time with wonderful ripeness, flavor, acidity and balance.

Enough of the “farmer talk”, let’s switch to wine!!  We have three of our 2019 vintage wines to offer you this fall, as well as the Encroachment 2018 Pinot Noir.  In addition, we have our popular Tasting Pack featuring six of our 2019 wines.  Orders are filled on a first come – first serve basis, so try to reply quickly to secure the wines and quantity you would like. Following are Donny and Kirk’s notes on the wines:

2019 Trespass Cabernet Sauvignon – 130 Cases Produced

Wow, what an incredible wine!! It has a beautiful black color that radiates from the glass. This Cab is nearly heroic in stature! A wonderful, fumy, black fruit and cherry nose wafts right away. Those ripe scents are backed by more complex hints of roasted coffee, blackberry jam, pomegranate and oak spice. This wine walks the tightrope of balance and doesn’t falter. The nose to the palate is nearly seamless in every way. Warmth and viscosity, with very large flavors of dark cherry and anais abound. The tannins show their stature and finesse and are even a touch on the youthful/chewy side, thus, more time in the bottle will yield nicely. Again, the gentle and fruitful notes walk the rope with the complex body and density of this wine right through to the finish. This wine was built to cellar very well. Aged for 22 months in new French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined.

2019 Trespass RENDEZVOUS – 125 Cases Produced

Intense and seductive! We are very excited about this release of our 50-50 co-fermented blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. (Always one of our favorites!) There are layers and layers that are generous and profound with purity of black fruit and exotic expressions. The aromatics are right! Light scorched herbs, barrel toast, black cherry jam, roasted coffee and sweet plumbs. On the palate it is explosive and fills every corner with blackberry and vanilla, soft and round, but with firm tannins. This is a big wine that keeps evolving in the glass as well as on the palate, showing great complexity, Wow! Fermented and aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined.

2019 Trespass Old Vine Zinfandel – 150 Cases Produced

This 119 year old vineyard is producing some of the best Zinfandel grapes in the Napa Valley! We feel lucky that Kirk is able to consistently procure this fruit each year. This classy Zin has a focus on the “pretty” core fruit. We choose to age this wine in 50% new French oak, rather than the traditional American Oak, which we feel supports and brightens seamless red fruits of wild berry, currant, dried cherry and fresh raspberry. On the palate we have plum jam with a touch of clove and Christmas spice. What a nice, elegant Zinfandel, not pushy in the least. Aged 18 months in new and neutral French oak. Bottled unfiltered and unfined.

2018 Encroachment Pinot Noir, RRV – 175 Cases Produced

There is something magical about Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Something even more magical when it is dry farmed Russian River Valley Pinot Noir! Hailing from the Dutton Widdoes Vineyard in the Green Valley of RRV, these 40-year-old vines have roots drilling down deep to find the water to sustain life. The soils from the ancient sea beds in this area and the thousands of river valley erosions have no better friend to translate this soil makeup than the venerable Pinot Noir. Pinot never lies about where it is from, with a clear message detailing terroir, viticulture, soil and climate to the many details and flavors in the glass. In addition to these old vines from Widdoes is 29% Pinot sourced from the Bacigalupi Vineyard. These grapes from a legendary farming family offer depth of dark fruit and warmth of a plush, velvety mouthfeel. The wine created has focused aromas of strawberry, ripe cherry and hibiscus. The flavors on the palate are ushered in with a tension of acidity supporting strawberry, ginger, and small hints of minty herbs. Aged 15 months in 100% new French Oak, bottled unfiltered and unfined. Enjoy now and it will cellar beautifully!

2019 Vintage Tasting Pack

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Intrigue, Mayhem, Rendezvous & Zinfandel

When you can’t make it out to Napa Valley for a visit, this six bottle collection will give you a chance to try the newest releases, just as if you were at the winery with Donny. This has been a popular gift item as well if you need to fill someone’s stocking!

You can use the enclosed order form or go to our website to place your order. Of course Donny loves a phone call which translates into a good excuse to talk wine! We love hearing your thoughts on the next bottle of Trespass you may have enjoyed, so reach out any time!

Cheers!
Dana & Donny Gallagher