Technical Details
- BlendCabernet Sauvignon
- WinemakerMartha McClellan
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa, Diamond Mountain
- Alcohol14.9%
Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon King's Row 2015
About the Producer
Checkerboard is a rugged property on the south side of Diamond Mountain planted as high as 1800 feet above the Valley. Martha McClellan has been the winemaker since inception. The vast majority of the wine made is sold via their mailing list, but a few cases get out for retail and restaurants. The property is incredible. To quote Forbes in their "Napa's Next Cult Wave" article: "Rather than attempting to fence out the wildlife (including bobcats and black bears) from this rugged Eden, they have, Jurassic Park-style, fenced themselves in. And planted sparingly, with varying elevations, exposures and soil types (“We have everything in Napa all on one ranch,” claims co-proprietor, Dennis O’Neil)." They recently completed a state-of-the-art winery and caves, as well. These are special wines from a master winemaker!