100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Ellman Estate Vineyard)

Each year we produce a small production of Cabernet Sauvignon that we feel captures the spirit of our estate vineyard at the base of Atlas Peak.  These eroded volcanic soils yield wines that are very dark in color, intensely aromatic, varietally expressive, and loaded with soft tannins.  Every vintage, a certain part of the vineyard speaks to us, its wine standing out for its purity, richness, and balance—a stand-alone expression of our site.

2022 was a warm, dry growing season, forcing the vines to reach deep to find needed water and nutrients.  Our vineyard, then in its twenty-fifth year, was up to the task.  These mature vines navigated the season almost on auto-pilot, setting a small but concentrated crop, which developed steadily and ripened slowly and fully.  All of the vineyard blocks performed well.  However, as we’ve seen over many vintages, the vines in the heart of the vineyard, where an ancient, underground creek still trickles in the summer, yielded wines with compelling structure, depth, aromatics, and concentration.  A barrel selection of the wine from this part of the vineyard became “The Estate,”our best representation of the vineyard from the vintage.

This new offering of The Estate showcases what a cooler part of Napa Valley can deliver in a warm year:  Rich, ripe fruit; soft, deep texture; but with savory notes of sage, pencil lead, and gravel.  The combination is a full-spectrum expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, showing power, depth, and length.  Its balance and density will allow the wine to age for many years in the bottle.

Each year we produce a small production of Cabernet Sauvignon that we feel captures the spirit of our estate vineyard in the rolling hills below Atlas Peak. These eroded volcanic soils yield wines that are very dark in color, intensely aromatic, varietally expressive, and loaded with soft tannins. During harvest, and even before, we identify those vineyard blocks that are destined to give us the purest expression of the vineyard. We keep these parcels separate during fermentation, and during the aging process, we continue to focus our attention on individual barrels from these lots that most excite us. In the end, we have a small bottling of pure Cabernet Sauvignon that we are very proud to share.

 In 2021, Mother Nature was very good to us. While it was the continuation of a multi-year drought in the Napa Valley, our vines were able to find the resources they needed to ripen a limited but balanced and intense crop. By harvesting at night, and carefully sorting the fruit in the winery, we were able to start the winemaking process with pristine raw ingredients. Careful handling of the grapes during fermentation and maceration, as well as aging of the wine for twenty months in new French oak barrels, helped the wine to gain richness and polish. Bottled without fining or filtration, the wine is dark and generous, with notes of black cherry, wild blackberry, flint, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The palate impression is deep, penetrating, and silky, with notable length. This is one of the most exciting wines we have made from the property that will surely age for many years in the bottle.

Mouth-blown universal glass, designed by Kurt Josef Zalto*, allowing every medium-bodied white and red wine to develop optimally.

Mouth-blown red wine glass, designed by Kurt Josef Zalto*, allowing complex wines to be experienced in all their nuances.

Mouth-blown Champagne glass, designed by Kurt Josef Zalto*, showcasing even complex sparkling wines in a finely balanced way.

Mouth-blown decanter, designed by Kurt Josef Zalto*—ideal for young, complex red wines with great aging potential or high-quality young white wines that benefit from aeration to achieve greater harmony.

Brothers Blend Gift Set

This collaboration brings together two brands grounded in patience, place, and restraint.

Over a year in the making, this limited gift set pairs our 2022 Brothers Blend with Flamingo Estate’s California native mountain wildflower honey and their Tomato Candle, custom-branded with the ELLMAN icon.

The Brothers Blend is rooted in balance and structure, shaped by time in the vineyard and a long view toward aging. Paired with honey drawn from California hillsides and a candle inspired by late afternoons in the garden, this set reflects a shared belief in letting the land lead.

Only 100 sets were produced.

Includes
• 2022 ELLMAN Brothers Blend
• Flamingo Estate California native mountain wildflower honey
• Flamingo Estate Tomato Candle with ELLMAN icon branding

Caryn Renae Sauvignon Blanc Gift Set

A shared approach to craft brought this collaboration together.

This limited gift set pairs our 2023 Caryn Renae Sauvignon Blanc with Flamingo Estate’s California native mountain wildflower honey and their Tomato Candle, custom branded with the ELLMAN icon.

Caryn Renae comes from a single acre farmed by hand, focused on precision, freshness, and clarity of place. The honey and candle mirror that same intention, drawn from the California landscape and designed to feel lived in rather than ornamental.

Different expressions. Shared values.

Only 100 sets were produced.

Includes
• 2023 ELLMAN Caryn Renae Sauvignon Blanc
• Flamingo Estate California native mountain wildflower honey
• Flamingo Estate Tomato Candle with ELLMAN icon branding