This spectacular new Reserve bottling is a brilliant example of why connoisseurs adore Napa’s 2018 vintage. In two words, it’s all about Power and Persistence! The silky smooth texture and plush tannins (plus creamy new oak) introduce a powerful core of dark cherry, cassis and pipe tobacco on the front palate with hints of roasted espresso beans. The ultra-rich finish features luxurious notes of creamy vanilla and a hint of graham cracker. Another tremendous crowd pleaser given the balance of tannins and persistent bold fruit flavors throughout! Collectors may enjoy this thrill ride now (after decanting) and anytime over the next decade. Bottomline: we’ve sampled the last 10 releases of Lewis Reserve and this is the most seriously tasty new release in memory!

Lewis Cellars Winery

In 1992 Randy and Debbie Lewis established a small family winery in Napa Valley and
were later joined by their son Dennis in 1999. Randy was a professional race car driver
for 23 years. This included Formula Three in Europe, where he fell in love with local
wines and lifestyles. Randy returned to the States to compete in Formula 5000, Can Am,
and finally Indy Cars from 1983 to 1991. He ran in five Indy 500's where he qualified on
the 4th row three times with a best finish of 13th. After establishing a decades-long
reputation as a pacesetter for “full throttle” style Napa Cabernet, Lewis raced to iconic
status when the Wine Spectator magazine named the 2013 Cabernet #1 “Wine of the
Year.”