2019 Scalon Priority Red Blend
The 2019 Scalon Priority Red Blend is a wine with a story worth telling — born from the partnership of Jesus Espinoza and Cruz Calderon in Coombsville, one of Napa Valley's most distinctive and undersung sub-appellations, this is a small-lot red blend that reflects the passion, craftsmanship, and deep commitment to quality that defines the Scalon Cellars project. Coombsville, situated at the cooler, eastern edge of Napa Valley, is shaped by its volcanic soils, elevated terrain, and a maritime-influenced climate that delivers wines of natural freshness, firm structure, and remarkable longevity. Winemaker Julien Fayard leads the winemaking at Scalon Cellars, bringing his French-trained precision and terroir-first philosophy to this labor-of-love project.
The 2019 Scalon Priority Red Blend is a wine of genuine depth and complexity — a bold, Cabernet-led blend shaped by Coombsville's volcanic terroir and the richness of the 2019 growing season, one of Napa Valley's finest of the decade. Dark cassis, plum, and blackberry are layered with volcanic earth, graphite, and dried herbs, while the palate delivers the firm, age-worthy structure and long, savory finish that define great Coombsville reds. A compelling and distinctive wine that deserves a place in any serious cellar. Enjoy now with a generous decant alongside grilled lamb, slow-braised short ribs, or a rich wild mushroom preparation.
