Awards: Gold Medal from 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; Gold Medal from 2025 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge 

Introduction: The Stags Leap District is the Napa Valley smallest and most acclaimed sub-appellation. Located along the Silverado Trail, just a few miles north of Napa, the Stags Leap District was named after a legendary story of a courageous stag that eluded hunters by jumping to safety on the jagged cliffs of the Vaca Mountains.

Today, this story lives on through the intensely fruit-driven 2022 Kukeri Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in a unique mixture of rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils along the rugged eastern hillsides and gravelly riverbed soils on the western edge of the appellation. A touch of Petit Verdot balances the rich dark-fruit character of this Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, adding vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish supported by bright natural acidity.

Winemaking: The grapes were hand-harvested in early October, then carefully sorted, de-stemmed, and transferred into small fermentation bins, where they underwent a three-day cold soak to stabilize color and enhance aromatic and flavor development. Fermentation lasted 18 days, with three punch-downs daily, followed by an additional three days of extended maceration to deepen color and refine tannin structure.

The wine was then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 28 months in 100% French oak barrels, with 40% new oak, to build complexity while preserving elegance, purity of fruit, and a refined mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes: Bold and beautifully colored, the 2022 Kukeri Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of wild berries, cassis, and cigar box. The palate reveals rich, concentrated layers of wild blackberry, dark cherry, and ripe plum, complemented by notes of fresh mountain herbs and savory spice.

These flavors unfold over a lush, velvety texture supported by firm, polished tannins and a well-integrated structure, leading to a long, persistent finish lifted by bright, lingering acidity. Its depth and balance make this Cabernet Sauvignon a natural pairing for grilled and roasted meats.

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Awards: Gold Medal from 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; Gold Medal from 2025 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge 

Introduction: The Stags Leap District is the Napa Valley smallest and most acclaimed sub-appellation. Located along the Silverado Trail, just a few miles north of Napa, the Stags Leap District was named after a legendary story of a courageous stag that eluded hunters by jumping to safety on the jagged cliffs of the Vaca Mountains.

Today, this story lives on through the intensely fruit-driven 2022 Kukeri Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in a unique mixture of rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils along the rugged eastern hillsides and gravelly riverbed soils on the western edge of the appellation. A touch of Petit Verdot balances the rich dark-fruit character of this Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, adding vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish supported by bright natural acidity.

Winemaking: The grapes were hand-harvested in early October, then carefully sorted, de-stemmed, and transferred into small fermentation bins, where they underwent a three-day cold soak to stabilize color and enhance aromatic and flavor development. Fermentation lasted 18 days, with three punch-downs daily, followed by an additional three days of extended maceration to deepen color and refine tannin structure.

The wine was then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 28 months in 100% French oak barrels, with 40% new oak, to build complexity while preserving elegance, purity of fruit, and a refined mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes: Bold and beautifully colored, the 2022 Kukeri Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of wild berries, cassis, and cigar box. The palate reveals rich, concentrated layers of wild blackberry, dark cherry, and ripe plum, complemented by notes of fresh mountain herbs and savory spice.

These flavors unfold over a lush, velvety texture supported by firm, polished tannins and a well-integrated structure, leading to a long, persistent finish lifted by bright, lingering acidity. Its depth and balance make this Cabernet Sauvignon a natural pairing for grilled and roasted meats.

Enjoy with Family and Friends!

Cheers!

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Awards: Gold Medal From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Introduction: The grapes for our 2020 Kukeri Proprietary Red Blend come from one of the highest-elevated vineyards in Napa Valley located on Howell Mountain with 1400-foot elevation. The mountain’s well-drained and rocky volcanic soils and the moderate climate is perfect for growing full-bodied and concentrated Bordeaux variety grapes.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the beginning of October, destemmed, and crushed into fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 4 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavor. It was fermented for 16 days and punched down 3 times a day, additional 3 days extended maceration to increase extraction of color and phenolic compounds. Gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 19 months in 100% French oak barrels to preserve the delicate notes and mouth feel. This powerful Howell Mountain Bordeaux blend should mature well over the next 10 years. We are so lucky to get a little fruit in 2020 to make something special and rare. Only 7 barrels produced.

Tasting Notes: True to the Howell Mountain appellation, our 2020 Kukeri Proprietary Red Blend is made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot exhibit dark concentrated fruit flavors of wild berries, black plums, and cigar box with exotic spices. On the pallet rich and concentrated flavors of black cherries, and cassis with well-integrated fine-grained tannins with refreshing acidity. A hint of mountain forest, cedar and rich vanilla French oak flavors also combine these aromatics to create this massively rich full-bodied mountain Bordeaux red blend.

This wine it is a superb candidate for cellaring and should mature well over the next 7  years.

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Vintage: 2020
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Alcohol: 15.0%
pH: 3.65
Production: 100 cases

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Awards: Gold Medal from 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition  

Introduction: The unique terroir of the Mount Veeder produces wines that are typically powerful in structure, and the grapes for our signature 2019 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon are coming from the Meadowcroft vineyard located within 1200 feet elevation. The steep slopes, sedimentary clay and volcanic soils of this dry farmed vineyard is producing grapes with small berries and intensely concentrated mountain fruit flavors. A touch of Merlot balance the rich dark fruit and moderate tannins of our 2019 Mt.Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, adding a vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and lingering dry finish with balanced acidity.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the middle of October, sorted and de-stemmed into small fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 3 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavors. It was fermented for 18 days and punched down 3 times a day, with an additional 3 days extended maceration to increase extraction of colour and phenolic compounds. The wine is then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 30 months in 100% French oak barrels with 50% new oak to preserve the delicate notes and mouthfeel. Only 4 barrels produced.

Tasting Notes: True to the Mount Veeder appellation, this 2019 Kukeri Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits dark concentrated fruit flavors of wild blueberries, black currants and cigar box and well-integrated fine-grained tannins with excellent lingering acidity. Big, bold with inky purple-black color, packed with black plumps, accented by exotic spices and earthy accents. A hint of forest, cedar, and dark roast espresso flavors also combine these aromatics to create this massively rich full-bodied mountain Cabernet Sauvignon finishing with epic length and beautifully lifted.

This wine it is a superb candidate for cellaring and should mature well over the next 10 years.

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Introduction: The 2021 Kukeri Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon is coming from a small family vineyard situated within 1500 feet elevation on the eastern slope of Atlas Peak. The volcanic soil of the vineyard is naturally stressing the vines, resulting in more concentrated fruit. A touch of Petite Verdot balance the rich dark fruit and massive tannins of our 2021 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, adding a vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and long finish and lingering acidity. The Cabernet grape selection is clone 337.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the beginning of October, sorted and de-stemmed into small fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 3 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavor. It was fermented for 18 days and punched down 3 times a day, with an additional 3 days extended maceration to increase extraction of color and phenolic compounds. The wine is then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 15 months in mixture of 67% French and 33% American oak barrels with 40% new French oak to preserve the delicate notes and mouthfeel. Only 3 barrels produced.

Tasting Notes: Big and intense our 2021 Kukeri Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibiting aromas of dark cherries, plums and wild strawberries, dark chocolate with splash of vanilla. A hint of wild forest and French vanilla beans combined with balancing acidity and well-integrated oak that create this rich full-bodied Kukeri Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meats and veggies.

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Awards: Gold Medal from the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition; 95 pts & Double-Gold Medal from 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

Introduction: The grapes for our 2023 Kukeri Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from Truchard Estate Vineyard, located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. The vineyard spans approximately 400 acres of rolling hills and valleys and is defined by an exceptional diversity of soils, including clay, shale, sandstone, limestone, volcanic ash, and rocky deposits. This complex soil mosaic, combined with Carneros’ cool-climate influence, provides ideal conditions for growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines that are deep in color, with lush flavors of plum and dark berries, layered spice, and a balanced structure supported by lingering acidity.

Winemaking: The grapes were hand-harvested in early October, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into small fermentation bins, where they underwent a 3-day cold soak to enhance color stability and flavor development. Fermentation lasted 18 days, with punch-downs three times daily, followed by an additional 2-day extended maceration to further build color, structure, and phenolic complexity. The wine was then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 18 months in a mixture of 80% French and 20% American oak, including 40% new French oak, to preserve delicate aromatics, integrate tannins, and build mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes: Intense and vibrant, the 2023 Kukeri Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of dark fruits and blueberry layered with tobacco and earthy spice. Subtle notes of mountain forest, cedar, and dusty baking cocoa add depth and complexity. On the palate, the wine is juicy and chewy, full-bodied and concentrated, with refreshing acidity and a long, structured finish. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that pairs beautifully with grilled and fire-roasted meats.

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Awards: Gold Medal From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Introduction: Yountville has one of in California’s coolest climates in Napa Valley, because of its southern location and exposure to cooling winds coming off the San Pablo Bay. Traveling north from Napa, Yountville is the 2nd valley floor sub-appellation that you will encounter.

The fruit for our 2019 Kukeri Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the organically farmed William’s vineyard located on Washington street of the town of Yountville. A touch of Petite Verdot, Malbec, and Merlot, balance the rich dark fruit of our 2019 Youtville Cabernet Sauvignon, adding a vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and lingering dry finish and great acidity.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the end of October, de-stemmed and crush into small fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 4 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavor. It was fermented for 15 days and punched down 3 times a day, with an additional 3 days extended maceration to increase extraction, producing Cabernet with concentrated tannins and complex, and ripe flavors, trademark of the Yountville appellation. The wine is then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 26 months in 80/20 French and American barrels with 40% new French oak to preserve the delicate notes and mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes: Bold and very well balanced the 2019 Kukeri Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibiting aromas of dark fruit, plum, warm spices and cigar box. On the palate, the rich and concentrated flavors of ripe blackberry, sour cherries and fresh mountain herbs are in perfect harmony with the rich, velvety texture, with beautifully integrated tannins, Great  acidity and structure combine with a lush suppleness, contributing to the elegant silky finish, which makes this Cabernet Sauvignon a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat dishes.

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Introduction: The Stags Leap District is the Napa Valley smallest and most acclaimed sub-appellation. Located along the Silverado Trail, just a few miles north of Napa; the Stags Leap District was named after a legendary story of a courageous stag that eluded hunters by jumping to safety on the jagged cliffs of the Vaca Mountains.

Today, this story lives on through the intensive fruit-driven 2018 Kukeri Proprietary Red Blend made with Cabernet  Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petite Verdot grapes grown in the unique mixture of rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils that run along the rugged hillside to the east and gravelly riverbed soils on the western edge of the appellation.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the end of October, sorted and de-stemmed into small fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 3 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavor. It was fermented for 15 days and punched down 2 times a day, with an additional 3 days extended maceration to increase extraction of color and phenolic compounds. The wine is then gently pressed and aged on fine lees for 18 months in mixture of 80% French and 20% American oak barrels with 30% new French oak to preserve the delicate notes and mouthfeel

Tasting Notes: Bold and balanced the 2018 Kukeri Stags Leap Red Blend, exhibiting aromas of dark fruit, cherry, pepper, and smokiness accented with spice herbal notes. A hint of black currant and cranberry, light cedary oak and dusty baking cocoa combine these aromatics to create this rich full-bodied Bordeaux red blend with great acidity, which makes a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat dishes.

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Awards: Double-Gold  Medal from 2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

Introduction: The Russian River Valley in Sonoma County are renowned for producing some of the world's best Pinot Noirs and our Kukeri Cuvée Ivonne Pinot Noir is one of them. The fruit for the 2022 Russian River Pinot Noir is sourced from two different vineyards, one is located on the western edge of Green Valley also known as one of the coolest and foggiest region, and the other is a hillside vineyard, west of Windsor in the upper part of the Russian River Valley. The wine is produced from tree different clones, the clone 667, which bring vivid fruit, 777 which add some chewy tannins and 115 which bring some brightness, cherry, and floral aromatics. The result is intense and rich Pinot Noir with good tannin structure suitable for aging.

Winemaking: The grapes were handpicked at the middle of September, then crushed and de-stemmed into small fermentation bins and allowed to cold soak for 3 days to help stabilize the color and enhance flavors. It was fermented for 16 days and punched down 3 times a day to increase extraction of color and phenolic compounds. Gently pressed and aged on light less for 13 months into 100% French barrels with 35% new oak. Only 5 barrels are produced from this limited-edition Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes: The 2022 Kukeri Russian River Pinot Noir is silky in texture and complex in flavor, with black cherries, rose petal and wild berries fusing perfectly with an exotic undertone of licorice and light vanilla oak. In the glass, bright red hues, darker to the edge, medium weight on the palate balanced with bright mouth-watering acidity. Long and luscious finish.

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