1996 Bryant Family Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
America / California / Napa Valley / Pritchard Hill
WINEMAKER NOTES
1996 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – Hillside Power with Proven Longevity
The 1996 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a defining example of early cult Napa Valley Cabernet. Sourced from steep hillside vineyards overlooking Lake Hennessey, this bottling reflects the estate’s focus on low yields, meticulous farming, and a style built for long-term aging rather than immediate approachability.
Tasting Notes
The aromatics show classic maturity, opening with blackcurrant, dried plum, graphite, and cigar box. On the palate, the wine remains structured and focused, with firm yet resolved tannins supporting layers of dark fruit, savory spice, and mineral tones. The finish is long and persistent, carrying freshness and depth that speak to the strength of the vintage and the vineyard’s hillside character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced entirely from estate vineyards planted on rocky, well-drained soils at elevation. Careful canopy management and restrained yields contribute to concentration and balance. Vinification emphasizes controlled extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels to integrate structure while preserving site expression. The 1996 season produced wines of notable structure and aging potential.
Investment & Collectibility
Bryant Family Vineyard is firmly established among Napa Valley’s most collectible producers, with early vintages commanding strong interest on the secondary market. The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, now fully mature yet still holding energy, represents a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking benchmark hillside Napa wines.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1996 Napa Valley vintage is recognized for producing structured, age-worthy Cabernets. At Bryant Family Vineyard, these conditions resulted in a wine praised for its discipline, depth, and longevity.
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1996 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – Hillside Power with Proven Longevity
The 1996 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a defining example of early cult Napa Valley Cabernet. Sourced from steep hillside vineyards overlooking Lake Hennessey, this bottling reflects the estate’s focus on low yields, meticulous farming, and a style built for long-term aging rather than immediate approachability.
Tasting Notes
The aromatics show classic maturity, opening with blackcurrant, dried plum, graphite, and cigar box. On the palate, the wine remains structured and focused, with firm yet resolved tannins supporting layers of dark fruit, savory spice, and mineral tones. The finish is long and persistent, carrying freshness and depth that speak to the strength of the vintage and the vineyard’s hillside character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced entirely from estate vineyards planted on rocky, well-drained soils at elevation. Careful canopy management and restrained yields contribute to concentration and balance. Vinification emphasizes controlled extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels to integrate structure while preserving site expression. The 1996 season produced wines of notable structure and aging potential.
Investment & Collectibility
Bryant Family Vineyard is firmly established among Napa Valley’s most collectible producers, with early vintages commanding strong interest on the secondary market. The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, now fully mature yet still holding energy, represents a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking benchmark hillside Napa wines.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1996 Napa Valley vintage is recognized for producing structured, age-worthy Cabernets. At Bryant Family Vineyard, these conditions resulted in a wine praised for its discipline, depth, and longevity.
Explore Related Collections
1996 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – Hillside Power with Proven Longevity
The 1996 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a defining example of early cult Napa Valley Cabernet. Sourced from steep hillside vineyards overlooking Lake Hennessey, this bottling reflects the estate’s focus on low yields, meticulous farming, and a style built for long-term aging rather than immediate approachability.
Tasting Notes
The aromatics show classic maturity, opening with blackcurrant, dried plum, graphite, and cigar box. On the palate, the wine remains structured and focused, with firm yet resolved tannins supporting layers of dark fruit, savory spice, and mineral tones. The finish is long and persistent, carrying freshness and depth that speak to the strength of the vintage and the vineyard’s hillside character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced entirely from estate vineyards planted on rocky, well-drained soils at elevation. Careful canopy management and restrained yields contribute to concentration and balance. Vinification emphasizes controlled extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels to integrate structure while preserving site expression. The 1996 season produced wines of notable structure and aging potential.
Investment & Collectibility
Bryant Family Vineyard is firmly established among Napa Valley’s most collectible producers, with early vintages commanding strong interest on the secondary market. The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, now fully mature yet still holding energy, represents a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking benchmark hillside Napa wines.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1996 Napa Valley vintage is recognized for producing structured, age-worthy Cabernets. At Bryant Family Vineyard, these conditions resulted in a wine praised for its discipline, depth, and longevity.
Explore Related Collections
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