Grown on a dry-farmed 7-acre site perched along an ancient geological megaslide in Pope Valley, Glass Rock is rooted in a striking mosaic of silica-rich rocks, including fiery red jasper, white quartz, and multi-colored agate. A benchmark for regenerative farming, the vineyard thrives with no-till practices, non-hedged canopies, over-wintering cattle, and dedicated wildlife corridors. Sara and Jonah Beer are on a mission to craft site-driven, low-intervention Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons that revive the understated elegance, lower alcohol, and terroir-focused purity of the region's legendary 1970s golden era.
Paired with minimal intervention, native yeast fermentations, and minimal new oak, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a zesty, saline-driven freshness, bright red-fruit focus, and remarkably fine-grained tannins. It stands as a brilliant showcase of low-intervention Napa winemaking where soil minerality, high-toned aromatics, and varietal purity take center stage over heavy-handed oak.
Critical Acclaim:
96 Points, Decanter Magazine:
“...showing zesty, electric energy and beautifully pure fruit... A perfumed violet lift and fabulous saline acidity carry the wine through a long, resonant finish.”
Why You’ll Love It:
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Unique Silica-Rich Terroir: Rooted in red jasper, quartz, and agate, imparting an electric, mineral-driven acidity and bright red-fruit energy.
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Low-Intervention Purity: Native fermentations and minimal new oak keep the wine light on its feet with zero flab or hyper-extraction.
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Regenerative Farming Pioneer: Sourced from a dry-farmed, no-till site that represents the gold standard of holistic viticulture in Napa Valley.
How to Serve It:
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Decanting: Decant for 45 to 60 minutes to highlight its high-toned aromatics and vibrant mineral core.
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Temperature & Glassware: Serve at 60–65°F in standard Bordeaux glasses to focus its red-fruit lift.
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Food Pairings: Outstanding with grilled pork chops, duck confit, or duck breast with blackberry-juniper Sauce.
