2017 Lyrix Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Our second vintage from an exclusive vineyard that has produced 98- and 99-point Cabernets for its owner estate, the 2017 Howell Mountain Cabernet pours an opaque purple-black hue that relents to a fine ruby rim, and shows deep, staining tears. A heady nose of crushed blackberries and raspberries, black plum, and Chambord is accented with vanilla pipe smoke, ground river stones, and a faint notion of allspice.
READ MOREFull-bodied on the palate, it’s got rich blackberry compote with a high-toned red fruit note, all carried on a frame of stern, mouth-coating mountain tannins that melt slowly over the long finish. A beautiful example of Howell Mountain Cabernet that will enjoy a very long life in the cellar. READ LESS
2017 Lyrix Houyi Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2017 Houyi Vineyard Cabernet hails from one of the most sought-after sites in Napa Valley, a steep and iron-rich 22-acre parcel located 1,400 feet high on Pritchard Hill. It pours a deep, dark crimson color, with a black core and a touch of garnet at the rim. The nose exudes tons of warm, crushed red fruit: baked raspberry and red cherry with a deep plum note, accented by holiday mulling spices, cedar plank, and café mocha.
READ MOREFull-bodied and gorgeously integrated on the palate, the red fruits are underscored by a distinct ferrous note. The tannins are super-fine, and form a beautiful mesh that melts into a dusty, dry finish. A brilliant Pritchard Hill Cabernet that’s drinking beautifully now, but will thrive for at least a decade in the cellar. READ LESS
2017 Lyrix Brown Ranch Carneros Chardonnay
Sourced from the Renteria family’s revered Brown Ranch Vineyard in Carneros, the 2017 Lyrix Chardonnay shows a golden core, with lively platinum reflections at the rim. The nose is overflowing with succulent pineapple, golden apple, and lemon curd, accented by the scent of buttered popcorn and a freshly struck match.
PURCHASE 2016 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown and sourced from a site that has produced multiple 98- and 99-point Cabernets, the inaugural Lyrix Cabernet is a gorgeous expression of Howell Mountain in one of the greatest vintages in Napa Valley history. Only 275 cases produced.
PURCHASE 2016 Brown Ranch Chardonnay
Sourced from the renowned Brown Ranch vineyard at the base of the Mayacamas in Carneros, this micro-production Chardonnay displays the lushness of one of the top vintages of the last two decades, as well as the deft touch of winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Just 90 cases produced.
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VINE TO BOTTLE
How our wines finish is all about where they start. We’re proud to partner with the select Napa vineyards whose growing conditions yield the most extraordinarily rich fruit. Howell Mountain, HOUYI and Brown Ranch.
Go small or go home. We source just the cream of the crop to ensure our grapes are Lyrix worthy.
