2021 Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row Red, Diamond Mountain District Napa Valley and aging in carefully chosen

and aging in carefully chosen oak barrels

Acidic and bright mid-palate weight with tiered textures

Absolutely textbook Howell Mountain notes of darker currants

with silky tannins

2021 Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row Red, Diamond Mountain District Napa Valley and aging in carefully chosenCheckerboard Kings Row is a triumph in blending, resulting in a wine so tightly integrated that the Bordeaux varietals are nearly indistinguishable from each other. The dense palate of dark red and blue fruits, white rock, and baking spice combine with a luxurious and chewy texture that over delivers. A juicy core is persistent from the approach through to the extended finish, making it a wine that all Kings Row fans will savor and enjoy.