Truchard Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. Proprietors Tony and Jo Ann Truchard have managed a successful vineyard and grown exceptional grapes for nearly 50 years. Through their hard work and devotion to this unique property, they helped pioneer grape growing in the Carneros region of Napa. In 1989, the Truchards established a winery and began producing wines using only their estate-grown fruit.

The 2023 vintage of Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies the outstanding
conditions presented at our vineyard. Steady winter rains satiated the vines, leading to a
calm spring that allowed for substantial growth. Picking began in early September, with
optimal conditions throughout the Harvest Season. Truchard’s 2023 vintage highlights
the opulence of the Carneros region, promoting approachable, fruit-forward wines.

All of the fruit was gently destemmed and crushed, then inoculated with Pasteur Red
yeast. Fermentations were pumped-over twice daily with the temperature peaking at
88º F. Maceration time varied from 14 to 30 days depending on vineyard block. The
wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (45% new). The final blend is 89%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. This wine is
drinkable now and will gracefully age for the next 15 - 20 years.

A complex nose of boysenberry, raspberry, and cassis, with hints of cedar and vanilla.
The mouth is layered with bright flavors of black cherry, red currants, and berry jam.
Ripe tannins focus the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and red fruit.