Dirt, Dreams, Decades & Devotion

Wine Details for 2023 Dirt, Dreams, Decades & Devotion, Red Wine, Napa Valley

Variety: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2023

Wine Style: Dry red

Bottle Format: 750 ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Vessel: Oak

Fermentation Details: Whole bunch

Oak Program: New French

Malolactic Fermentation: No

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 15.4

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Dark red

Aromatics: Blackberry, cassis, and sun-warmed plum. These fruit notes are underscored by savory elements of crushed rock, cocoa nib, and worn leather.

Palate and Structure: Dried herbs, tobacco leaf, and a hint of dusty earth. The tannins are firm and honest, providing a sturdy structure that frames a core of ripe, generous fruit. It is powerful yet lifted, showing grit and softness in equal measure.

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2038

Serving Temperature: Room Temperature

Food Pairings: Grilled Ribeye with Charred Rosemary, Red Wine–Braised Short Ribs, and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.

Brand Positioning: Built on dirt. Driven by dreams. Before Napa Valley became about chandeliers and cult mailing lists, it was about farmers with stained palms and pickup trucks full of wooden fruit boxes. People who woke before the sun pruned by hand and hauled their grapes over the hills. They weren't chasing scores or spotlights; they were chasing a future.

Story: The 2023 vintage gave us a long, even growing season, the kind that rewards patience and steady hands. This Cabernet Sauvignon–driven blend (with just a whisper of Cabernet Franc) comes from a rugged, rocky stretch of Napa Valley known for producing wines with structure, depth, and a serious sense of place. It’s a vintage shaped by balance: warm days, cool nights, and fruit that came in with power without losing its edge.