The historic Bonny’s Vineyard, nestled in the deep gravel soils of Oakville’s northeast valley floor. An important vineyard, with a mighty pedigree, dating back 50 years. Argot is proud to add its chapter to Bonny’s long tradition by crafting savory, mineral-inflected wines, of dark fruit character and beautifully polished tannins.
As distinct and impressive a terroir as we farm in the Napa Valley. The rocky, gravel-rich soils contribute a distinct sauvage/mineral character, creating a stunning complexity to play off of Cabernet’s natural robust and fruit-driven personality from Oakville. In 2021 Argot added a new vineyard block to our holdings at Bonny’s. Deeper gravel and the famously low-yielding Disney clone conspire towards awesome complexity, and a deeply mysterious, brooding personality. A wholly different Cabernet from its 2021 siblings that you will not want to miss.
In 2022, we were given the opportunity to work in one of the original blocks of this historic vineyard. A vein of deep gravel runs through this section of the vineyard, bestowing an extra layer of depth to this already complex and profound bottling.
Argot Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Bonny's Vineyard's food pairing
"Opaque purple-black colored, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Bonny's Vineyard prances out with showy scents of Morello cherries, wild blueberries, and black raspberries, leading to a core of black currant jelly and violets. The full-on, full-bodied palate is densely laden with black and blue berry layers, framed by fine-grained tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and earthy.".
Lisa Perrotti Brown's The Wine Independent, 97 pts
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