At first, it gives a shy impression, but then opens up with aromas of beef bone broth and olive paste, followed by blackberries and American cherries. The sweetness and umami explode like a bomb in the mouth, and the tannins are as smooth as velvet. It is full of juicy, ripe fruit impressions, with vanilla, cherry, tart plum, and a hint of almond powder on the finish. Eisley Vineyard is located on an alluvial fan near the northern end of Napa Valley, east of Calistoga, and has been growing Cabernet Sauvignon, which has the longest aging potential and the most concentrated flavor, since 1971. Protected by the Palisades Mountains to the north and cooled by the cold air from the west through the Chalk Hill Gap, the 15.2 hectare vineyard has well-drained, pebbly soil, which grows grapes with low yields and a rich concentration. The wines produced from this wonderful vineyard have a unique combination. It has a straightforward character, a dense and well-defined flavor, a smooth texture, a concentrated taste that doesn't feel heavy, and also has the elements to develop a complex taste with aging. Eiseley Vineyard was first planted with Zinfandel and Riesling in the 1880s. Grapes were planted continuously thereafter, and in 1964, Milt and Barbara Eiseley planted the first Cabernet Sauvignon. After a series of amazing wines in the 1970s, visionary Napa Valley vintner Joseph Phelps made what would become his legendary Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard. From 1975 until 1991, the last vintage of Joseph Phelps' Eiseley, wines of great character and quality were produced from this vineyard that were unmatched by any other. Two wines were produced from Eiseley Vineyard in the 1991 vintage. One is Phelps' last vintage, and the other is the wine of Arrojo Estate, released by the Arrojo couple who purchased Eisley Vineyard that same year. Since then, the wines of Eisley Vineyard made by Arrojo have established their status as one of the leading cult wines in California. Since 2000, Arrojo Estate has practiced biodynamic farming, and in 2005, it was certified biodynamic by Demeter. In both the fields of cultivation and brewing, they have practiced winemaking while adapting to the rhythm of nature. In 2013, François Pinault, known as the owner of Chateau Latour, a first growth in Bordeaux, France, Domaine Dugeny and Monopole Clos de Tart in Burgundy, and Chateau Grillet in Condrieu, acquired Arrojo. Under the supervision of Frederic Angela, general manager of Chateau Latour, they use grapes from the historic Eisley to produce classical and new style Napa Valley wines. In 2016, in order to demonstrate the terroir and quality of this vineyard, the winery was renamed "Eiseley Vineyards" and aims for further growth.