2022 was dubbed “a tale of two harvests” and stands out as one of the more unique vintages in recent years. The white wine harvest began in early August, followed quickly by reds. A stretch of triple-digit heat in early September was soon interrupted by rain, compressing the harvest window. Grapes that remained on the vine benefited from a mild October, allowing for optimal ripeness. Red wines from 2022 are showing deep color, refined tannins, and vibrant, fruit-forward aromatics. Winemakers believe this vintage will highlight the full range of Napa Valley character—from crisp and bright to bold and expressive.

Harvest began early with white wine grapes picked on July 30th and red wine grapes beginning on August 31.

Grapes were harvested in the cool morning hours and gently destemmed using a precision Pellenc system. After a short settling period in small tanks, fermentation began. A brief maceration ensured the wine retained the vineyard’s natural concentration and finesse. The wine was then transferred to barrels to capture delicate oak influence while preserving the fruit’s purity.

Sustainably farmed, volcanic hillside vineyard on the slopes of Atlas Peak, overlooking Napa Valley. These select blocks yield small clusters and berries with naturally intense color, tannins, and texture.

Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15.99%
pH: 3.7
TA: 5.2 g/L

The 2021 vintage will be remembered for low yields with intensely-flavored, small-sized berries and a smooth and uneventful harvest season. The season started off with very little rain, leading to the 2nd year of drought conditions in Napa Valley, Harvest began early with white wine grapes picked on July 30th and red wine grapes beginning on August 31. While concerning in the long term, the drought of 2021 resulted in a more natural load on the vines, requiring less pruning and dropping of fruit. The resulting grapes are packed full of flavor. Winemakers across the valley are excited about the prospects of the 2021s and it is likely the smaller yields per vine and smaller berry size will result in another amazing vintage from Napa Valley.

Harvest began early with white wine grapes picked on July 30th and red wine grapes beginning on August 31.

Since the 2021 vintage, the winery has welcomed the world-renowned winemaking team Atelier Melka, led by Philippe Melka, as consulting winemakers for MMF wines. The team partners with family members to make picking decisions and guide the wine's style direction.

The grapes arrived at the winery early in the morning and were gently transferred into our precise Pellenc de-stemmer. The berries were then moved into small tanks and allowed to settle for one day before fermentation began. We opted for a short maceration time, as the small, mountain berries naturally provide ample color, tannins, and texture. Finally, the wine was transferred into barrels to capture the delicate influence of oak while preserving the nuances of the fruit and vineyard.

Sustainably farmed, volcanic hillside vineyard located on the slope of Atlas Peak, overlooking Napa Valley. The select vine blocks produce smaller clusters and grapes that naturally provide ample intensity of color, tannins, and texture.

Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.7%
pH: 3.74
TA: 5.2 g/L

The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw very few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season, not without its moments of unpredictability, helped to preserve freshness and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture promises an amazing vintage.

Harvest took place October 17th-25th.

Aged 21 months in French oak (75% new)

Sustainably farmed, volcanic hillside vineyard located on the slope of Atlas Peak, overlooking Napa Valley. The select vine blocks produce smaller clusters and grapes that naturally provide ample intensity of color, tannins, and texture.

Varietals: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.9%
TA: 5.5 g/L
pH: 3.82

2018 a mild growing season that led to overall high quality and quantity. Harvest took place October 17 25.

Sustainably farmed, volcanic hillside vineyard located on the slope of Atlas Peak, overlooking Napa Valley. The select vine blocks produce smaller clusters and grapes that naturally provide ample intensity of color, tannins, and texture.

Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Aging: French oak, 60% new, for 20 months
Alcohol: 14.9%
TA: 5.9 g/L
pH: 3.75
Barrels Produced: 17