The magical, boutique-production (about 8 barrels total) ‘Reserve’ Cabernet 2019 dazzles from the start with an alluring bouquet of black currant, plum, chocolate covered cherries and walnuts. Core notes of black cherry, ripe blackberry, and vanilla toasted oak convert to rich mocha and sweet and velvety smooth tannins. Seemingly endless layer upon layer of gorgeous dark fruit notes and spices that continue to unfold on the spellbinding finish. Astonishingly delicious now, this truly monumental effort is near perfect now and a candidate for triple digits with a bit of cellar time. Bravo! – November 2022

Cabernet Sauvignon Winery

The Macauley Vineyard label was originally established in St. Helena in the early 1980s
by Ann Macauley Watson and for several years produced a very well received late
harvest Sauvignon Blanc with help from renowned winemaker, Ric Forman.

In the late summer of 2000, Ann’s son Mac went to work for Rudd Estate in Oakville.
After several months of winery work and education he was inspired to revive the family
label, and, working with winemaker and childhood friend Kirk Venge, crushed his first
grapes in October 2001.

Mac and Kirk have one goal: to source the highest quality fruit in Napa Valley and make
wines of extraordinary depth and personality. The grapes they choose showcase the
terroir of the vineyards and create a remarkable wine-drinking experience.