Alcohol: 14.5 %
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Location: Napa Valley, California, USA
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby-purple. Fresh and vibrant with dark fruit: black cherry, cassis and blackberry on the nose, layered over vanilla, cedar, pencil shavings and tobacco with a hint of pepper and herbs. Full-bodied and richly structured, with firm yet polished tannins and a long, elegant finish that unwinds dark chocolate and light baking spice. A bold but nuanced Napa Cab — already approachable, with the balance to hold beautifully over the next 5-8 years.
Notes: The Reserve is Twenty Rows’ flagship Cabernet, sourced from the best blocks of the winery’s Napa Valley vineyards. Fruit from each block is fermented and aged separately — in a mix of French and American oak — then blended from multiple small lots for added layers and nuance. The 2024 vintage gave fresh, vibrant reds with ripe, concentrated dark fruit.
Food Pairing: Excellent with ribeye and prime rib, grilled lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom dishes, and aged cheddar or Gouda.
Winery Story: Twenty Rows is named in homage to the first twenty-row vineyard block its founders planted in Napa Valley — “twenty rows of dreams.” The estate crafts small-lot wines with minimal handling, letting honest varietal character and Napa terroir tell the story; careful blending across small lots builds the integrated complexity and graceful, food-friendly style that have earned the Reserve Cabernet consistent 90+ point scores.
