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Burgess
Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
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Vintage Wine Name Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Vintage 2023 Wine Description The Italian word for female farmer, Contadina is an homage to the original Swiss-Italian farming families that first planted the Sorenson vineyard in the 1870s. This wine hails from Sorenson Vineyard at the base of Howell Mountain in the Crystal Springs AVA, along with some valley-floor fruit. Region Napa Valley Appellation Napa Valley Varietal Composition 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc Vineyard Details We assemble Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon primarily from select blocks in our Quartz Creek Vineyard, in Oak Knoll AVA, as well as our St. Andrews Vineyard, also in Oak Knoll AVA. These vineyards are certified CCOF Organic. Tasting notes A structured and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas and flavors of blackberry and ripe black currants. The lush fruit is brought into balance by high tone herbal aromatics of mint, sage, and sweet tobacco. The distinctively thick-skinned Cabernet grapes provide a long, velvety finish. Pairing notes An elegant Cabernet Sauvignon that pairs beautifully with steak, lamb, roast beef, and duck. A good companion to hearty stews, rich pastas and dishes that feature mushrooms. Alcohol % 14.2 Aging Aged 24 months in 30% new French oak barrique, 70% neutral French oak barrique and tank. SRP 55 Highest Score 95 Points - James Suckling Highest Score Review Copy “Fruit driven, with aromas of dark fruit, dried flowers, spices, coffee beans and graphite. The palate is mid-weighted with fine-boned tannins, bright acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish. There’s lovely finesse that is tightly wound, with juicy, early-drinking appeal. Delicious. Drink or hold.” – Ryan Montgomery, March 2026 Acclaim 95 Points - Decanter. “Aged for 24 months in 30% new French oak barriques, the wine is sourced from Quartz Creek Vineyard in Oak Knoll and St Andrew Vineyard, also in Oak Knoll, both CCOF-certified organic sites. Reid Griggs succeeded Meagan Zobeck and oversaw the blending and bottling of the 2023 wines. The aim here is to craft a softer, restaurant-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon, and the result is bright, inviting, and immediately appealing. Crunchy red berry fruit is layered with chicory spice and cedarwood notes, while a gravelly, stony mineral texture and fine-grained tannins provide structure. The wine finishes with lingering cedarwood, loamy earth, and a subtle black olive nuance, delivering an expressive and gently persistent finish.” – Jonathan Cristaldi, March 2026 Feature Bullet 1 Founded by Tom Burgess and family-owned since 1972, the estate has been part of Napa Valley winemaking history for 150 years. Feature Bullet 2 Known as Souverain from 1943-1972, Warren Winiarski, Mike Grgich, and Paul Draper begin their careers here. Feature Bullet 3 Sorenson Vineyard was first cultivated in the 1880s in what is now Crystal Springs AVA (as of 2024). Feature Bullet 4 Winemaker Reid Griggs came to Burgess in 2025 after learning from the best: Harlan Estate, MacDonald Vineyards, Dalla Valle, Ridge, and the cult St. Joseph producer Domaine Pierre Gonon Feature Bullet 5 CCOF organic and Biodynamic with regenerative farming: focus on crop diversity, soil health, livestock for weed control, and beehives Winery Burgess Winery Description Founded by Tom Burgess in 1972, the winery has been continuously owned and operated by the Burgess Family until the acquisition by the Lawrence Family in 2020. Burgess Cellars was purchased in 1972 from Lee Stewart of the original Souverain Winery which was located on the hillsides of Howell Mountain. The historic site drew some of Napa Valley's leading winemakers, including Mike Grgich and Warren Winiarski. In 2020 Steve Burgess passed the mantle to Gaylon Lawrence, upholding a 150-year tradition of family ownership. The winemaking and vineyard management teams embarked on an ambitious project; leading the way in regenerative and promiscuous farming in the Napa Valley in order to preserve historic vineyards and ensure the health of these vines for generations to come. Winery Instagram Handle @burgesscellars Winery Hashtags #regenerativefarming #napacab #crystalsprings #burgess Winemaker Reid Griggs Winemaker Bio Winemaker Reid Griggs came to Burgess in 2025 after learning from the best: Harlan Estate, MacDonald Vineyards, Dalla Valle, Ridge, and the cult St. Joseph producer Domaine Pierre Gonon. He makes the wines in a classical, terroir-driven style that prioritizes grace and delicacy. His interest and training in microbiology informs his approach, and his desire to preserve each vineyard’s unique terroir fingerprint.