KENEFICK 08 PICKETT ROAD RED
Kenefick Ranch is one of the "Crown Jewels" in Napa Valley's Calistoga AVA. The property is located off Picket Road next to other noteworthy vineyards such as Kelly Fleming and Hundred Acre. Kenefick Ranch has been a source for top-notch wineries such as Lewis, Dalla Valle, Caymus, Cade-Plumpjack and Behrens & Hitchcock.The wines are made by Kent Jarman. Kent left Duckhorn in 2006 to work at Kenefick Ranch, and today, he also is involved in the winemaking duties at Somerston, Priest Ranch, as well as his own projct, Joseph Kent.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The 2008 Pickett Road is a blend of 17% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 66% Petit Verdot. Freshly cut flowers, spices, new leather, licorice and dark cherries are some of the notes that emerge from this fleshy, beautifully balanced wine. This shows better balance and less overt ripeness/sweetness than the Merlot. It is a highly attractive wine to drink now and over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018."
