2010 Brookman Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Let me introduce you to Gary Brookman, owner of Brookman Winery, and the legendary winemaker who played a crucial role in planting the Stagecoach vineyard, along with Dr. Jan Krupp.

“Dr. Jan Krupp is a former internist who sold his practice in 1998 to pursue his dream of creating a great vineyard to rival that of Chateau Margaux and Ridge Montebello.” And guess what? He did it. He created the Stagecoach vineyard, a place that has become the go-to source of top-quality fruit for many prestigious wineries. Just think about it - Caymus, Paul Hobbs, Miner, Alpha Omega, Chappellet, Pride, Pahlmeyer, Palmaz... these are the big players, the crème de la crème, and they all source their fruit from the Stagecoach vineyard. And let me tell you, these wines don't come cheap. Most of them go for well over $100 per bottle.

For those who don’t know, the Stagecoach vineyard is simply iconic. Trust me when I say this place is like no other vineyard I've ever experienced; it's tucked away in a remote, off-the-grid location, giving it an air of mystery and adventure.

Now, here's where things get interesting. A significant portion of the Brookman Cabernet comes straight from Stagecoach, and once you taste it, you’ll understand what’s all the fuss is surrounding this celebrated vineyard. These are the type of wines that remind me why I love wine so much.

You see, Gary is more than just a talented winemaker - he's a true visionary. In fact, he was the largest buyer of the Stagecoach vineyard fruit when he spent over 25 years crafting the wines of Miner, and also during his trajectory in Grace Family. (by the way, those wines fetch prices of up to $200 per bottle…talk about winemaking skills!) 

Sourced from a selection of premier Napa Valley vineyards, the 2010 Brookman Cabernet Sauvignon embodies our desire to balance power and beauty while preserving the purity of varietal character. 

And the vintage? Well, that's one for the books. It was awarded 97 points by Vinous Media, who said: "A fabulous vintage that combines the structure and energy of a cold vintage with the ripeness of a warm year. The best 2010 Cabernets are full-bodied, flamboyantly ripe, and also tannic. Readers should continue to cellar the 2010s for at least a few years, but preferably even longer."

22 Months, 50% New French Oak