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2018 Five Bands  - Vineyard 36
Antonio Galloni, Vinous -
“The Five Bands is another impressive wine from Vineyard 36. Powerful and vibrant, impeccably balanced. Racy wine that shows off its considerable appeal”
Jeb Dunnuck -
“Brilliantly balanced, full-bodied, and concentrated, it has great tannins and is a seriously good wine that ranks with the crème de la crème.”

2018 Five Bands

$225.00
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Our most sought-after barrels of the year. Five Bands is the definition of ultra-premium.

This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is an extremely limited production, of typically less than 150 cases. Whether it’s a single vineyard or a blend of our best across all our vineyard sites, it is handcrafted from start to finish, aged in carefully selected 100% new thin stave French oak. It is the most concentrated of our range with the best tannin profile and color. It has a wonderful palette, which will gain incredible complexity over the next 20 years and beyond. A full-bodied wine with a focus on balance and vibrancy. This 2018 Five Bands ended up being 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed, "F Block" within the Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard.


  • Blend100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • WinemakerKeith Emerson
  • AppellationRutherford
  • VineyardBeckstoffer Georges III Vineyard F Block
  • OakFrench
  • Aging / Cooperage20 months in 100% new French Oak
  • Harvest Date10/22/2018
  • Alcohol15.09%
  • PH3.80
  • TA5.7g/100mLs