Due west of To Kalon, atop the Mayacamas Mountains, lies Wall Road Vineyard. With rugged terrain and high elevation, this vineyard is proving to be a premier vineyard in the Mount Veeder AVA. True to the Veeder AVA, this three-acre site delivers both the power and elegance we strive to achieve in Boich's Mountain Cabernets. The elevation, slope orientation and soils yield fully ripened small berries with concentrated flavor.
Known for its acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, this illustrious appellation produces graceful, varietally expressive and world-renowned wine. Limited by nature, Mount Veeder’s rugged mountain terrain, high elevation and cooling influence from the San Pablo Bay allows for a long growing season that returns low, sought after yields. This results in powerful fruit with distinct berry flavors.
Powerful and polished, the Wall Road shows immense aromas of black currant, blueberry, blackberry preserves and hints of sweet dark herbs. The palate is fully developed and well-structured with firm yet ripe tannins and layers of dried red fruits and currants. There is a forest and sweet herb quality that hints at the signature terroir of this Mountain gem. The finish is long and lingering and lifts the layers of fruit on the palate perfectly.
"This is some very serious stuff. Aromas of tar, vanilla and cloves. But the fruit is delicious with notes of boysenberries, blackcurrants, oranges, lavender, herbs and baking spices. The palate's rich and warming but also calm and composed. Layers of blue fruit, ripe yet integrated tannins, a fine line of acidity and a long finish. The broader style remains so elegant. Drink in 2022."
- James Suckling (May 2018), 95 pts
"Shows a mix of muscular Cabernet strength, structure from firm tannins and gravelly minerality, and a drying sensation of extraction and sheer power. Not for the faint of heart. The tannins swarm on the finish. Best from 2020 through 2033. 330 cases made. –JL
- Wine Spectator (Web only 2017), 91 pts
"Another mountain Cabernet, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Wall Road Vineyard from Mt. Veeder, reveals beautiful raspberry, blueberry and floral notes and sweet tannin in a complex style. The wine has loads of fruit, not a great deal of body, but enough to qualify as a medium-bodied wine, with soft tannins in the finish. One rarely sees a quintessentially elegant wine from Mt. Veeder, as most of them tend to be blockbusters, but this certainly qualifies. It has an attractive personality, and the finish is long and reassuring. This is a beauty to drink now and over the next 10-15 years – a sleeper of the vintage."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #228, December 2016), 91 pts
Boich Family Cellar was founded by John Boich. John worked in finance in the San Francisco Bay Area, but began visiting Napa and Sonoma in the 90's. During a trip, ...
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