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The 2001 vintage is an exceptional release from Gneiss Winery. The 2001 vintage far exceeded the 1999 vintage due to meticulous vineyard practices and continually reducing the fruit yield intensify the flavor and color. The broad spectrum of flavors is highlighted with dark fruit, berry and tobacco. The enticing aromas of red fruit, toast and spice with a texture of rich, silky tannins complete this expressive wine. Gneiss Winery produces limited quantities of handcrafted Napa Valley wines and specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon. The harvesting and blending of fruit from carefully selected vineyards in Stags Leap, St. Helena and Napa create a balanced wine. The artisan winemaking techniques include the gentle treatment of the fruit in small bin fermentation lots, three-daily hand punch down of caps, and modest bladder pressing. Additionally, depth and complexity are added through newer rack and return tank techniques. The 2001 vintage was aged in 90% French oak and 10% American oak from the highest quality cooperage.

The 2001 vintage is unquestionably the best release from Reynolds Family Winery. A vintage compared to the coveted 1994 & 1997 vintages, the 2001 harvest benefited from a long dry season of warm days and cool nights, giving the fruit the perfect balance of energy and rest. The conditions of the growing season led to beautifully ripe fruit with mature, developed tannins. Our low yield vineyard practices, 2 1/2 tons per acre, continually ensure the arrival of beautifully dark fruit with deep intense flavors. The Estate Select Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes grown exclusively on the 10 acre estate vineyard. The blend of two Bordeaux Cabernet clones 337 and 4 create exceptional complexity. The blend of Cabernet clones 337 & 4, with small additions of the Weimer clone and Cab Franc clone 5, exhibits intense color and structure while maintaining deep, dark fruit aromas such as black currant, tobacco and spice. The artisan winemaking techniques include tank fermentation with rack and return in combination with the gentle treatment of the fruit inherent to small bin fermentation, three daily hand punch-down of caps and modest bladder pressing. The broad spectrum of flavors is highlighted by blackberry, cassis, cherry, cocoa, oak and tobacco. The wine is expressive, with a complex and rich middle palate, firm velvety tannins lead to a lengthy soft and supple finish.

Gneiss, the name of our 4 clone Cabernet blend, is also the most common field stone found in the vineyards of the Napa Valley. This 4-clone Cabernet blend comes from 4 separate vineyards within the Napa Valley. These 4 vineyards are situated in 4 of the sexiest appellations along the Silverado Trail, Napa, Stags Leap, St. Helena and Pope Valley.

The 2002 vintage in Napa Valley demanded patience. The persistence of Steve Reynolds paid off at harvest. A late pick yielded very promising fruit with well developed flavors and smooth tannins. 2002 was a wonderful year for Reynolds Family Winery to release its second vintage of Carneros Pinot Noir. After the success of Reynolds Family Winery's Carneros Pinot Noir, Steve sought out to continuing to perfect his Pinot Noir that lies in the land between Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. After a lengthy search Steve found the perfect vineyard, the Corotto Vineyard. Corotto Vineyard has a rich history of producing some of the best Pinot Noir Carneros offers. Rigorous clonal selection resulted in the successful grafting of the 667 clone to St. George rootstock on now 10 year-old vines. Carneros is one of the most unique appellations. Pinot Noir thrives in Carneros due to the cool microclimate, heavy soils, marine breezes, and low moisture that naturally foster the full ripening of Pinot Noir flavors in combination with bright fresh flavors. Nestled between the two, Napa and Sonoma, the 36,900 acres contain soil high in clay content, An excellent soil content for Pinot Noir The Reynolds Family Winery Carneros Pinot Noir inviting dark fruit aromas of fresh raspberries, berry jam, and cherry. On the palette there is a rich concentration of fleshy blackberry, black cherry, cedar and spice. The wine evolves into a complex and compelling example of Carneros Pinot Noir.

The 2000 vintage is an exceptional release from the Reynolds Family Winery. The 2000 vintage far exceeded the 1999 vintage due to meticulous vineyard practices and continually reducing the fruit yield to intensify the flavor and color, The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes grown exclusively on the 14 -acre home vineyard. The combination of two Bourdeaux Cabernet clones, #337 and #4, create exceptional complexity. The Cabernet clone #337 exhibits intense color and structure, while clone #4 contributes deep dark fruits, black currant, tobacco and spice components to the flavors and aromas. Artisan winemaking techniques include the gentle treatment of the fruit in small bin fermentation lots, three-daily hand punch down of caps, and modest bladder pressing. Additionally, depth and complexity are added through newer rack and return tank techniques. The 2000 vintage was aged in 90% French oak and 10% American oak from the highest quality coopers including Bossuet, Seguin Moreau, Francois Freres and Nadalie. The broad spectrum of flavors is highlighted by dark cherry, black currant, with nuances of spice, tobacco, and toast. This wine is expressive and complex with rich, velvety tannins. For maximum enjoyment cellar and serve at 58 degrees.

The 1999 vintage is the premier release of the Reynolds Family Winery. The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes grown exclusively on the 7-acre home vineyard. The combination of two Bourdeaux Cabernet clones, #337 and #4, create exceptional complexity. The Cabernet clone #337 exhibits intense color and structure while clone #4 contributes deep berry, cassis and spice components to the flavors and aromas. The artisan winemaking techniques include the gentle treatment of the fruit in small bin fermentation lots, three daily hand punch down of caps and modest bladder pressing. The 1999 vintage was aged in 90% French oak and 10% American oak from the highest quality coopers including Bossuet, Seguin Moreau, Francois Freres and Nadalie. The broad spectrum of flavors is highlighted by chocolate, blackberry, with nuances of spice, tobacco leaf and prunes. For maximum enjoyment cellar and serve at 58 degrees.

The 2002 vintage from Reynolds Family Winery benefited from a long dry season of warm days and cool nights, giving the fruit a perfect balance of energy and rest. Our low yield vineyard practices,(at 2-1/2 tons per acre), continually ensure beautifully dark fruit with mature developed tannins. The Estate Select Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes that are exclusively grown on the 10 acre estate vineyard. The winemaking techniques include tank fermentation with rack and return in combination with the gentle treatment of the fruit which is inherent to small bin fermentation, three daily hand punch down of caps and gentle bladder pressing. The blend of two Bordeaux Cabernet clones, 337 & 4, the Wiemer clone and Cab Franc clone 5 create an intense deep color and dark fruit aromas such as black currant, tobacco and spice.

The Reynolds Family Los Carneros Chardonnay is made using non malo-lactic fermentation and it is produced in 20% French Oak. This is a voluptuous round wine that is best served chilled to bring out the tropically bright flavors and accentuate the hints of pineapple and pear. This wine will pair well with apples, nut and cheeses.

The 2003 vintage was one that demanded patience, which would prove to pay off at harvest, when a late pick yielded promising fruit with well developed flavors and smooth tannins. This is the third vintage of the Los Carneros Pinot Noir that Steve has undertaken. The Corrotto Vineyard where we source the grapes has an excellent reputation for producing some of the best Pinot Noir that the Los Carneros appellation has to offer. The now 11 year old vines are a testament of successful grafting of clone 667 to St. George rootstock. The Los Carneros AVA itself is very unique in that it has a cool microclimate. Marine breezes and low moisture combined with heavy soil naturally foster the full ripening of the bright Pinot Noir flavors. Nestled between Napa and Sonoma, the 36,900 acres that make up the Carneros AVA, are high in clay composition making it excellent soil content. The Reynolds Family Winery Los Carneros Pinot Noir is crafted in a New World style and has a very up front fruit nose with aromas of fresh raspberries, berry jam and cherry. This wine has an excellent linear mid palate with rich concentrations of fresh blackberry, black cherry, cedar and spice. This is a compelling example of a complex Los Carneros Pinot Noir.

The 2002 vintage is the second release of Persistence for Reynolds Family Winery. Persistence is the most complex, and structured wine yet produced and showcases seven clones of Cabernet Sauvignon from four vineyards in different appellations of the Napa Valley. The diverse selection of clones within the varietals lends to a symphony of flavors that can only be achieved through complex blending. Persistence is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah. The wine begins with an intense fruitful nose with aromas of dark berries, tobacco and spice. The smoothly integrated tannins allow for a lengthy, supple and velvety finish.

Persistence represents not only the patience and restraint engaged when working with such beautifully selected Napa Valley fruit but also the journey one takes to becoming one of the premiere winemakers in the Napa Valley. Steve Reynolds followed his dream in turning an old farming property into one of Napa's newest stars. Alone, Steve and Suzie Reynolds developed a beautiful and inviting winery and meticulous vineyards with the hope to share it with those who appreciate everything Napa has to offer. Steve has a focus of nurturing the fruit to its fullest potential while continually employing farming practices that will help sustain the vineyards for years to come. Creating such an intriguing, integrated and intense wine takes Persistence. The 2001 vintage is the first release of Persistence for Reynolds Family Winery. Persistence is the most complex, and structured wine yet produced and showcases seven clones of Cabernet Sauvignon from four vineyards in differing appellations of Napa Valley. The variety of clones within the varietals lends to a symphony of flavors that can only be achieved through complex blending. Persistence is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah. The wine begins with intense aromas of tobacco, dark berries and spice and follows with specific flavor of cassis, blackberry, clove and tobacco. The smoothly integrated tannins allow for a lengthy, supple velvety finish.

The meticulous wine making practices emphasize deep, brilliant color, rich body, intense varietal flavors and fully defined tannins. The palate offers broad and complex flavors of ripe blackberry jam and cassis with hints of tobacco and spice. Reynolds Family Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon offers an elegant mouth feel with a velvety texture. The impeccable balance is from the vineyards fruit combined with the modest tones of oak from the finest French cooperages, including Bossuet, Seguin Moreau and Francois Freres. The barrels are 90% French Oak and 10% American Oak.

2002 was a wonderful year for Reynolds Family Winery to debut its Russian River Pinot Noir. After the success of Reynolds Family Winery's Carneros Pinot Noir, Steve sought out to find an equally deserving vineyard from which to produce his Russian River Pinot Noir. After a lengthy search Steve selected the Buenna Tierra Vineyard. Buenna Tierra Vineyard has a rich history of producing some of the best Pinot Noir Russian River Valley offers. Rigorous clonal selection resulted in the successful planting of the Wente clone on now 19 year-old vines. The Russian River Valley AVA, one of the most prestigious growing regions for Pinot Noir in the world, was established in 1983, spans 96,000 acres in a wedge of land running from the outskirts of Santa Rosa, north to Healdsburg and west to the coastal hills near the Pacific Ocean. The Reynolds Family Winery Russian River Pinot Noir inviting dark fruit aromas of black cherry, currant and raspberry. On the palette a beautiful spice component arrives alongside blueberry and wildberry flavors. The finish is lengthy and supple. A classic example of Russian River Pinot Noir.

The 2003 vintage was one that demanded patience, which would prove to pay off at harvest when a late pick yielded promising fruit with well developed flavors and smooth tannins. This is the second vintage of the Russian River Pinot Noir that Steve has undertaken from the now 11 year old Wente Clone vines. The Russian River AVA was established in 1983 and spans nearly 96,000 acres of land running from Santa Rosa, north to Healdsburg and west to the coastal hills near the Pacific Ocean. The Reynolds Family Russian River Pinot Noir , made in the Old World Burgundian style is an inviting wine with dark fruit aromas of black cherry, currant, raspberry with a hint of truffles. This classic Pinot Noir has a supple and lengthy finish.