Day of the death Offering
THREE WINES, ONE CELEBRATION
A toast to life, to memory, and to the people who bring us together.
Inspired by our Día de los Muertos celebration, this three-bottle offering invites you to gather around the table, share stories, and honor those whose spirit lives on in every cherished memory. It is a celebration of family and connection, with wines from our land at the heart of it all.
Three expressions of Cervantes Family Vineyards, with one bottle of each:
- MMXXIII Palomino Sauvignon Blanc
- MMXXII Blacktail Red Blend
- MMXXII Cabernet Sauvignon
Set the table, pour a glass, and let the stories unfold. From our family to yours, a little of our land, a generous spirit, and a reason to come together.
- Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend
- Region: Napa Valley
- Body: Light - Full
- Acidity: Medium to High
- Style: Fresh and vibrant to rich and structured
- Pairings: Seafood, goat cheese, summer salads, light pasta, grilled meats, braised dishes, aged cheeses, grilled steak, lamb, braised short ribs
Palomino: Whole-cluster pressed, fermented in French oak and stainless steel, and aged on lees for seven months. Blacktail: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, and Petit Verdot expressing the Pope Valley estate. Cabernet Sauvignon: Precision irrigation and canopy management preserved freshness and structure in 2022.
THE LAND
POPE VALLEY
Set along Napa Valley’s eastern edge, the Cervantes estate spans a vast, untamed landscape where elevation, exposure, and volcanic soils converge. This is a quieter side of Napa - less traveled, more demanding, and uniquely capable of producing wines with both power and restraint. Farming here requires intention. The result is fruit of exceptional concentration and character, shaped as much by the terrain as by the decisions made within it.
Guided by acclaimed winemaker Andy Erickson, the approach is both disciplined and intuitive. Each lot is handled with care, allowing the vineyard to speak while refining structure, balance, and longevity. The goal is not excess, but precision - wines that evolve beautifully over time while remaining compelling in their youth.
