What a find this wine was when we first spotted it! US Cabernet is notoriously difficult to get right - many are overdone, out of balance and lacking in structure and acidity. Not to mention they cost a bomb! JustNat is different. A bright, purple wine with ruby red tinges which has a nose full of blackberry and cherry fruit, laced with a touch of chocolate and black tea. This complexity on the nose is mirrored on the palate where the fruit is vibrant and fresh and the tannins are approaching a very pleasant level of silkiness. Furthermore, the wine is finely structured, has good acidity and reminds more of fine Bordeaux than American Cabernet in this respect. The cassis finish is long and lingering.

The Schreyer Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard was conceived and developed to celebrate Gary’s children by producing the very highest quality grapes to blend into a distinguished wine named in honor of his two daughters, Justine and Natalie.

Prior to planting, a soil analysis was conducted to identify the optimal rootstock to take greatest advantage of the vineyard’s soil composition. In addition, research was conducted to identify and obtain three of the most outstanding French clone Cabernet Sauvignon vines. The clones were selected for their very high quality and their ability to produce wine grapes with complementary characteristics from which a memorable and distinguished wine could be created.

Our vines (rootstock and clone scions) were developed in a nursery and subsequently planted on approximately 8 acres of moderately steep hillside near the town of Healdsburg - at the southern end of the Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California. A vertical trellis system is utilized to train the vines in rows spaced 6 feet by 8 feet. Importantly, the vineyard location and specific row orientation was organized to take maximum advantage of the area’s extraordinary terroir and sun.

During the growing season the vines are carefully nurtured by Mitchell Patin and Patin Vineyard Management in accordance with the best viticulture industry practices and standards. The Fall harvest culminates in, what we believe is, exceptional fruit for an exceptional wine.