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Black Stallion

Black Stallion

Black Stallion

  • USA
Before grapes dominated the landscape, the Napa Valley provided rich grazing land for sprawling horse and cattle ranches. Black Stallion, located on the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley`s Oak Knoll District, was once home to the Silverado Equestrian Center.The property`s name pays homage to this equestrian history, and today its 32 hectares cover some of Napa`s most prestigious vineyards. Dedicated to producing small-batch, site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon, they have built a stellar reputation for their age worthy, expressive wines with dense, dark berry fruit.

The Delicato family acquired Black Stallion in 2010. Winemaker Ralf Holdenried treats each lot gently and individually, from vineyard to barrel. Each wine is blended from dozens of individual lots to express its varietal character and the diversity of the Napa Valley.

The jewels in the estate`s crown are the cuvees Transcendant and Bucephalus, the latter named after Alexander the Great`s prized horse. They are crafted using Napa`s best vineyards, hand-selected and hand-harvested, and undergo extended oak and bottle ageing before release. These are wines of great character and complexity, and quantities are extremely limited.