Wine Portfolio

Highlights

• The best of the best barrels: Tom said, “this truly is a real A** K*****” and The A.K. was born
• A wine with grip; it’s vibrant and complex, with silky tannins and a seductive mouthfeel
• 100% estate fruit; new Darnajou, Ermitage and La Grange French oak
• Our heritage Pellet Vineyard dates to 1863 and is among the earliest in St. Helena

Description

Pellet Estate’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, “The A.K.,” is 100% estate fruit from the historic Pellet Vineyard, and is a blend of Clone 4 and Clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon, with a bit of Merlot. It is a big wine with grip – vibrant and complex, packed with flavors of dark jammy fruit, hints of chocolate and spice, yet has silky tannins with a seductive mouthfeel. This wine represents the absolute authentic expression of the Pellet Vineyard, and is classically made by master vintner Tom Rinaldi. Quite frankly, as Tom says, “it’s an Ass Kicker.” And just like that, the A.K. was born. Located on the west side of St. Helena, Pellet Estate is named after pioneer winemaker Henry Pellet, and is nestled between the famed Dr. Crane and Las Piedras vineyards. This vineyard planted in 1863 is one of St. Helena’s oldest sites, and the location of one of the first commercial wineries in the valley. Henry Pellet, the first “Mayor” of St. Helena, together with Charles Krug and Dr. G.B. Crane, established the St. Helena Viticulture Society (now known as Appellation St. Helena) and basically put St. Helena wines on the map.

Wine Facts

• Single vineyard wine
• Sustainably produced
• Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled