At a glance

Producer

Hundred Acre

Region

Napa Valley, California, USA

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$700 - $950 USD (release/secondary market)

Tasting profile

Dense, intense black fruit (cassis, blackberry), mocha, sweet spice, graphite, and an opulent, layered palate. Subtle floral notes, new oak present but integrated.

Evolution: Fruit core will mellow and integrate; tertiary notes (cedar, tobacco, dried herbs, earthy nuances) will emerge over 8-15 years.

At peak: Phenomenal depth, silkier tannins, evolved bouquet with a balance of fruit and mature complexities.

Structure

Acidity

Moderate

Tannins

High, finely polished, youthful

Alcohol

High (typically 15%+ ABV)

Aging potential

Very high – 20+ years in ideal cellar conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2040

Optimal window

2026 to 2044

Current status

Entering early maturity

Current condition

Structured and powerful, youthful but approachable in 2024; best with further aging for optimal integration.

2019 Hundred Acre Wraith Cabernet Sauvignon is built for longevity with significant structure, density, and extract. Ripe tannins, high fruit concentration, and careful oak regime enable two decades of cellular evolution. It will reward patient aging with increased complexity and aromatic harmony.

Food pairing

Charbroiled dry-aged ribeye, roast duck breast, lamb chops, truffle risotto, hard aged cheeses.

Serving

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — The wine has high tannins and is youthful, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance its aromatic complexity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 4/10

Boutique, small-lot farming. Some handwork and sustainable approaches, but no publicly stated advanced sustainability plan. Vineyard practices not officially verified for environmental stewardship.

While Hundred Acre operates at ultra-premium, small-scale levels with attention to vineyard detail, the lack of third-party certifications and limited transparency about resource use, energy, and water conservation restrain its sustainability credentials. Traditional luxury bottling (including heavy bottles) exacerbates product footprint. No evidence of organic/biodynamic conversion, solar power adoption, or carbon offset program as of 2024. Therefore, sustainability impact is relatively modest compared to top environmentally-certified California peers.