ERA is Alpha Omega\u2019s flagship\u2014a Bordeaux-inspired Napa blend crafted to showcase the valley\u2019s breadth of terroir, from the valley floor to the hillsides. Vintage 2019 marries power with elegance and is built around Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec for aromatics, colour, and structure.<\/p>\n
Varietal makeup & technical profile
\nBlend: approx. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
\nFermentation: predominantly barrel fermentation (mainly French oak), smaller share in stainless steel
\nAging: 20 months in French oak, about 70% new (the remainder once-filled)
\nAlcohol: around 14.8% ABV
\nFining: not fined (per technical sheets)<\/p>\n
Nose & palate
\nNose: concentrated dark fruit (blackcurrant, plum) with hints of coffee malt\/espresso, black tea, violet\/lilac, fennel and spices such as nutmeg and clove; leather and cedar in the background.<\/p>\n
Palate: full-bodied and velvety with a dense core of dark fruit, muted earth\/mineral, allspice and black tea; elegant, well-integrated oak.
\nFinish: long and seamless, with lingering fruit, graphite\/pencil lead, tobacco and subtle vanilla.<\/p>\n
Structure & cellaring
\nThe 2019 offers silky yet defined tannins and balanced acidity. Delicious now with proper aeration, but peak maturity is expected 2027\u20132035, with further potential beyond.<\/p>\n
Serving & food
\nDecanting: 1\u20133 hours recommended in youth.
\nServing temperature: 16\u201318 \u00b0C.
\nFood pairings: slow-braised short ribs or beef tenderloin with mushroom jus; grilled ribeye; well-aged hard cheeses. The wine\u2019s fruit and structure embrace both umami and roasted flavours.<\/p>\n
Key facts \u2013 at a glance
\nOrigin: Napa Valley, California
\nStyle: powerful, structured yet polished Bordeaux-style blend in a Napa key
\nOak: predominantly new French oak (\u224870%) for 20 months
\nABV: ~14.8%
\nProfile: dark fruit, spice, cedar\/tobacco, graphite; long, elegant finish<\/p>\n
The producer \u2013 Alpha Omega Winery<\/p>\n
Location & philosophy
\nAlpha Omega sits in Rutherford, at the heart of Napa Valley, close to both the Mayacamas range and the valley floor. The philosophy marries Old World tradition with New World precision, using barrel fermentation and selective oak management to deliver depth while preserving balance and drinkability.<\/p>\n
History & ownership
\nFounded in 2006 by Robin and Michelle Baggett, the winery partners with historic, highly regarded vineyards across Napa to draw fruit from a spectrum of terroirs\u2014from Rutherford benchlands to mountain sites and iconic parcels such as Beckstoffer\u2014a core pillar of ERA\u2019s architecture.<\/p>\n
Winemaking & team
\nOver the years, the team has refined barrel fermentation (especially for Cabernet) and lot-by-lot vinification, vinifying each parcel separately before composing the final cuv\u00e9e. ERA is selected as the portfolio\u2019s most complete and ageworthy blend: a wine meant to express Napa Valley\u2019s diversity with layers of fruit, spice, and structure\u2014and longevity as its hallmark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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