Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2012

Cépage: Cabernet Franc (40%); Cabernet Sauvignon (29%); Merlot (29%); Petit Verdot (2%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): No Rating

Considered a "fortunate accident," William Jarvis during midnight pump-overs accidentally pumped a third of a tank of Cabernet Franc into a tank of Cabernet Sauvignon. While the experience was worrisome, following fermentation Founding Winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff said: "this new blend turned out pretty good." And, it kept getting better with age! It was enjoyed so much in the tasting room that the blend became a staple ‘reserve blend’ at Jarvis.

The 2015 Lake William reflects the totality of its provenance and the promise our founder saw when walking the property. Each facet combines to provide a harmonic balance of freshness, energy, and tannin. Warming notes of graphite, wet stone, and spice melodiously integrate with dark blackberry, and dark chocolate on the palate. The density of fruit provides generous weight that leads to a long and vibrant finish. The grapes for all Jarvis wines are grown on hillside vineyards, which were originally planted in 1986. 

The winery and vineyards are located in the Vaca mountain range, about 1,000 feet above the valley oor and four miles east of the city of Napa. The cool mountain growing region provides moderate temperatures for optimum ripening of the grapes.

 Recommended cellaring 15-20 years from vintage.

Winemaker's Notes