We follow in the footsteps of those who first planted this parcel of land in the 1800s, tending to the gnarled vines that produce fruit of incomparable personality and structure. Ink Grade Estate's terraced mountain vineyards rest on a diverse landscape composed of volcanic soil, producing a beautifully balanced wine of complexity, tension and elegance. The Ink Grade Estate Vineyard claims a view unbeknownst to most in the Napa Valley, lying in the northeast corner of the Howell Mountain AVA. Terraced throughout due to the extreme slopes, this mountainside vineyard clings to volcanic “tufa” soils. Ink Grade Estate possesses a raw tension that renders fruit of immense intensity and depth. If ever there was a site that imparted a feeling of reverence, Ink Grade is such a place. AN ELEVATED EXPRESSION OF MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON: The varying and distinctive landscape of the parcels meticulously selected for our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offer a wine of complexity and incredible breadth. Incorporating a portion of Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine possesses bright acidity and structured mountain tannins, distinct in its ability to be enjoyed at a youthful stage.