This superbly balanced wine could fool any connoisseur into thinking it cost much higher than its price tag. The aromas of blackberry, cigar box, dried herbs, and toasty oak spices waft out of the glass, and the structured palate with dusty, dry tannins lead to a long, chocolate-covered cherry finish. – October 2022

Vineyard 29 Winery

In 1989, Teresa Norton and Tom Paine came to Napa Valley to retire – a dream that was
quickly replaced by another when they learned their estate was prime cabernet
sauvignon territory. In a matter of weeks, they were putting in a 3-acre vineyard under
the watchful eye of lauded vineyard manager David Abreu and, within a year, planting
cuttings from neighbors, Grace Family Vineyards. The first release in 1992 was warmly
received by press and public alike.

The turn of the century ushered in the next phase of Vineyard 29. Along with the
Vineyard 29 property, Chuck and Anne acquired the historic Aida vineyard in 2000 as a
perfect complement to the Vineyard 29 site for expansion of the winery’s portfolio. With
a new, state-of-the-art winemaking facility, and the unquestionable skill of winemaker
Philippe Melka, all the pieces were in place for Chuck and Anne to lead Vineyard 29 to a
new and exciting level of winemaking.