Chris Hamilton Cellars Napa Valley Red Blend 2022

Alcohol: 14%

Grape(s): 68% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

Localization: Napa Valley, California, USA

Tasting Notes: A nose of fresh strawberries, black cherries, cocoa powder, lilacs, and savory minerals lead into unctuous layers of cassis, raspberries, pomegranate, and wet earth. The mid-palate is bright and expressive, full of fresh berries and exotic spices, all leading to a soft and plush finish that rounds out into perfect form.

The Domain: Chris and Heidi Hamilton’s love for wine began long ago, and their wine is both a nod to their heritage and an ode to their core values of loyalty, spirit and community. It is the trusted embrace of these ideals that gave birth to Chris Hamilton Cellars, serving as the totem of their journey, and highlights their commitment to expressing the inner power and primal nature of Napa Valley Cabernet in its purest form.

Sarah Donley – Winemaker

Raised in a winemaking family in the Midwest, Sarah Donley chose to study at Fresno State and pursued a degree in Enology. Upon graduation, she interned at Colgin Cellars and briefly traveled abroad to Australia to work at Molly Dooker. Upon returning to the US she was hired full time at Colgin Cellars and was quickly promoted to Assistant Winemaker. After 6 years of working at Colgin, she joined Wheeler Farms as Winemaker and Production Manager. In 2018, she was named Winemaker at ADAMVS Estate, honing her craft and focusing on farming using Biodynamics. In 2023, Sarah was introduced to Chris & Heidi and joined the team shortly after. Her passion and attention to detail is a perfect match for working with our team. Sarah resides in Howell Mountain with her husband Landon and their 3 daughters.