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Wine Description
The Story
Our Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of ripe black cherry, blackberry and black currant with hints of dried blueberry and cocoa. A sturdy structure and generous black fruits lend definition to a long, memorable finish.
Founded in 1861 by Charles Krug, the 27-year old Prussian immigrant came to America with little besides willpower and a willingness to work hard to build the cornerstone of the first winery in the Napa Valley. He b...
Vintage 1963
The 1963 wine vintage in California was an outstanding, classic, and highly successful year that stood as a spectacular triumph against Europe's cold and rain-plagued harvest disasters. A beautifully balanced growing season, free of severe autumn heat spikes, allowed vineyards across Napa and Sonoma valleys to achieve uniform ripeness with deep flavor concentration and vibrant natural acidity. The resulting Cabernet Sauvignons were celebrated ...
