With over 300 million olfactory receptors in his nose, Assistant Winemaker Bruce Wayne is the most important team member in making every wine.
This single vineyard Cabernet lot is dedicated to our beloved dog @brucewaynethepuppy, who brings so much joy to our daily lives.
An elegant nose reminiscent of dark berries and purple flowers, with hints of spiced orange peel, licorice and cocoa powder.
The palate is velvety smooth, with dry tannins and a wide range of flavors that match the initial aromas.
Pine, dark cocoa and toasted almonds round out the long finish.
It will be best enjoyed from 2025 onwards, but decanting is recommended to enjoy it sooner.
The Rutherford AVA is one of the most influential regions in Napa history.
Located in the heart of the valley, the climate is mild and warm, but there is fog in the early mornings.
Our single vineyard site is located just off State Route 29.
Rutherford is especially known for the unique "terroir" influence it gives to Cabernet Sauvignon known as "Rutherford Dust" (a fine cocoa powder finish).
The 2020 vintage will be remembered for more than just average metrics.
Napa had a dry, warm winter, with rain and cold only beginning to appear at the end of March.
And while a mild spring has got us off to a wonderful early start, COVID-19 has meant that winemaking is carried out with extensive safety precautions.
August was a record-breaking hot month, and harvest began in mid-September, but fortunately we were not affected by smoke from the nearby forest fire that began on September 29th.
The highest quality Napa at the best value...The Vice: A sense of sin, a bad habit - something that gives me guilty pleasure, something that's bad for me if I do it in excess but brings me happiness if I don't do it too much, something that's necessary to live a happy and productive life...wine is my Vice.
The Vice is a brand that produces small batches of high quality wines from Napa Valley.
We brew our wines from single grape varieties hand-selected from vineyards that offer the best expression of the grape variety and region.
The brand was born from passionate people, sustainable agriculture, expertise in the wine industry and an understanding of modern consumer tastes.
Owner and chief winemaker Malek Amaroni was born in Morocco and studied medicine before his passion turned to wine.
After a tough life in New York and a successful career in the wine industry, he pursued his winemaking dreams and released his first vintage in 2013.
He personally collects the grapes from the fields, transports them in trucks, crushes them by hand, bottles them, and designs the labels together with his wife Tori, who is also a designer.
He will also be appointed to the Napa Valley Vintners Board of Directors in 2023, becoming the youngest member of the board, and as one of Napa's most promising producers, he is committed to offering wines of outstanding quality at the most attractive value.