At a glance

Producer

Hundred Acre

Region

Napa Valley, California, USA

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$300 - $450 per bottle

Tasting profile

Closed bouquet with intense blackcurrant, graphite, and cigar box aromas; palate shows grip with dark fruit and mineral notes

Evolution: Will gradually open up showing increased complexity of earth, leather, and spice over the next decade

At peak: Rich, nuanced Cabernet with layered fruit, well integrated oak, and velvety tannins

Structure

Acidity

Balanced acidity providing freshness and aging potential

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained tannins typical of high-quality Napa Cabernet

Alcohol

Approx. 14.5%

Aging potential

Excellent aging potential of 20+ years due to concentration and structure

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2049

Optimal window

2025 to 2052

Current status

Approaching peak drinking window but still evolving

Current condition

Currently showing youthful structure with closed fruit, needs further cellaring

2017 is a strong Napa vintage with warm growing season producing ripe fruit and balanced structure allowing long-term aging. Hundred Acre is a boutique, ultra-premium Napa producer known for extreme concentration and careful vineyard selection, especially Kayli Morgan Vineyard. Their wines typically evolve slowly over decades, with long drinking windows up to 40 years.

Food pairing

Grilled or roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto, and dishes with rich sauces

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften tannins and allow complex aromatics to open up

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Hundred Acre employs sustainable farming practices focusing on minimal intervention in the vineyard, water conservation techniques, and careful canopy management to enhance vine health and reduce inputs

While not certified organic or biodynamic, Hundred Acre embraces sustainable viticulture principles that minimize chemical use and prioritize site expression. Packaging is premium but not specifically eco-optimized. Overall sustainability is moderate high due to vineyard practices and local sourcing but packaging and transport reduce score.