The 2021 CEANDA combines fruit from Vineyard 29’s Aida Estate and Vineyard 29 Estate vineyards, marrying power with a more polished, elegant style. The blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged 20 months in French oak.
Professional Ratings
| Critic |
Rating |
| Wine Advocate |
⭐ 95 points |
| Vinous – Antonio Galloni |
94 points |
| Jeb Dunnuck |
93 points |
Wine Advocate – 95: Cassis and black cherry are accented by cedar and vanilla. The wine is fresh and concentrated, with fine-grained silky tannins and an elegant, lingering finish.
Vinous – 94: Antonio Galloni finds ripe red cherry, blood orange, spice, new leather and tobacco, backed by firm, incisive tannins. He gives it a drinking window of approximately 2024–2033.
Jeb Dunnuck – 93: Highlights red, blue and black fruits alongside graphite, violets and oak. Medium-to-full bodied, lush and structured, with integrated tannins and good length.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cassis, blackberry, black cherry and blueberry with violet, cocoa, cedar, tobacco, leather and subtle incense.
Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, with layers of ripe dark fruit and a velvety texture balanced by freshness. Firm but polished tannins provide structure while graphite, cocoa and oak spice add complexity.
Finish: Long and persistent with dark fruit, cocoa, cedar, tobacco and mineral notes.
Sommelier’s Take
CEANDA 2021 is a serious, polished Napa Cabernet that bridges Vineyard 29’s powerful Aida character with the finesse of its St. Helena estate. It has plenty of richness, but the freshness and silky tannins keep it balanced rather than heavy. Decanting for 1–2 hours would benefit it today.
