Meet the newest Vices.
BATCH #45, THE VICE CABERNET FRANC, oak knoll district, 2018, “THE O.G”
SINGLE VINEYARD
“The O.G” Batch #45 is our first 100% Cabernet Franc release. Born in a single vineyard in the Oak Knoll district of Napa and raised in French Oak barrels for 24 months. “The O.G” was bottled unfiltered and un-fined to best express the potential of the varietal, from America’s favorite wine region. Napa Valley.
Only 302 Cases Crafted
Future Release Date: January 22nd, 2021
BATCH #38, THE VICE MALBEC, oak knoll district, 2018, “THE monkey”
SINGLE VINEYARD
Our first single vineyard and single varietal Malbec batch.
Born in a unique meso-climate in Oak Knoll District of Napa to exudes rich colors, aromas and flavors. This Malbec is unlike any Argentinian or French Malbec you’ve ever had. Concentrated. Expressive. Powerful.
Release Date: November 6th, 2020
BATCH #30, THE VICE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, HOWELL MOUNTAIN, 2018, “THE COYOTE”
SINGLE VINEYARD
“The Coyote is part of the natural ecosystem of our Howell Mountain vineyard. It’s diet year-long is mainly carnivore, but when the coyote starts to feast on grapes, we know it is time to harvest.” -Malek Amrani
Powerful and ripe, the nose of “The Coyote” jumps off the glass with intense aromas of dark berries, crème de cassis, plums and tobacco leaf.
On the palate, the entrance is like a slap in the face, leading to an awakening of the senses. The mid-palate continues to demand your attention with well-sculpted and fine-grained flavors of Acai, dried blackberries, licorice, chipotle smoked bacon and forest floor.
The finish is silky smooth but super-long and massively tannic, confirming that this wine has indeed a very long life ahead of it.
Release Date: November 6th, 2020
THE VICE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa Valley, 2018
“THE HOUSE”
A winemaker’s dream vintage. Consistent growing conditions and cooler temperatures allowed the grapes to slowly and perfectly mature in 2018. This was our 5th vintage and most successful vintage at The Vice.
“The House” cab captures all the elements that make Napa so special. It wouldn’t be fair to describe this wine in a few words, since it took a year of hard work in the three vineyards and an additional two years in the cellar to craft “The House”.
Give it a nice swirl and expect a generous punch of dark berries, cola and black currant on the nose. On the palate, the texture is plush with notes that compliment the nose. Tobacco, cinnamon and dark cacao join the flavor cocktail to what may seem like an eternal finish.
Release Date: September 1st, 2020
THE VICE Sauvignon Blanc ROSÉ, 2019
LIMITED “VICES” EDITION
Our 6th Rosé release and first pink Sauvignon Blanc. This batch totally happened by accident.
At The Vice, we encourage our team members to embrace their vices as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our cellar master may have taken it a bit too far the night of November 22nd,2019. He accidentally racked a barrel of Diamond Mountain Cabernet into one of our Rutherford Sauvignon blanc stainless steel tanks. The result was beautifully coral pink and surprisingly very delicious. While we suspected that he may have been tasting too much wine throughout the day, he later admitted that another vice was to blame. Marijuana.
Release Date: July 15th, 2020
THE VICE Pinot Noir, CARNEROS, Napa Valley, 2019
“THE HOUSE”
The Vice. The House. Pinot Noir. Crafted to be “The House” wine. A wine complex, playful and silky enough to be enjoyed at any time, on its own, without prejudice (Breakfast?!). Or shared over an array of culinary adventures...
Wild strawberries, rhubarb, pomegranate and black cherries aromas are all found on the nose. The palate is so silky and smooth with lingering flavors of cranberry, ripe plum and spice. Earth, black tea and dried cherries may pop with age.
Release Date: July 27th, 2020
BATCH #23, Cabernet Sauvignon, RUTHERFORD, 2018 “v1”
SINGLE VINEYARD
“I remember the first time I tasted a Napa Valley Cab and it was from Rutherford. That taste enlightened my senses and sparked an eternal curiosity to discover Napa Valley’s wines. A passion that turned into a vice and eventually my livelihood. Discover V1 now and collect a few for later. V1 next to V2 and V3 will be well worth the wait and discovery.”
-Malek Amrani
Release Date: April 20th, 2020
BATCH #28, SAUVIGNON BLANC, RUTHERFORD, 2019
“THE IMMIGRANT”
SINGLE VINEYARD
Our dedicated grower is a historic vineyard in the northeast corner of Rutherford, Napa. The vineyard was first planted by a Scandinavian immigrant in 1880’s. Sandy-clay loam soils…
Valencia oranges. Amalfi Lemons. Green Mangos on the nose. Fresh acidity on the palate with notes of Star Fruit, Jicama, white peach sorbet.
Future Release Date: December 2020
BATCH #20, PINOT NOIR ROSÉ, NAPA VALLEY, 2019
Once upon a time, the word “rosé” (French for pink) was greatly associated with pink wines from South of France.
Batch #20, our 4th vintage Rosé is crafted bone dry from Napa’s finest Pinot Noir grapes. This batch is yet again a testament that the best pink wines in the world aren’t always the imported ones
Release Date: April 1st, 2020
BATCH #29, SAUVIGNON BLANC, Napa Valley, 2019
“THE house”
Our 6th Sauvignon Blanc release crafted from three Napa Valley vineyards. The spectrum of flavors that each lot contributed to the craftsmanship of “The House” makes it a versatile companion to be enjoyed and shared on all occasions.
A wide spectrum of aromas and flavors. We smell and taste something interesting every time we pop a bottle, especially in different temperatures. “The House” Sauvignon Blanc combines the best of both worlds. The new world fruit notes/ tropical character can’t be denied but the old-world winemaking gave this wine complexity and style.
Release Date: July 27th, 2020
