We were thrilled to taste the new wine from Bella Oaks, the winery that burst onto the Napa Valley scene with its impressive 2017 inaugural vintage. Under the guidance of David Abreu, Michel Rolland, and Nigel Kinsman, the pedigree of this winery is relatively unbeatable. This is the first release of ‘Le Génie,’ made from the younger Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the property with the addition of 10% Cabernet Franc from Abreu’s Cappella Vineyard and 10% Petit Verdot from the high-elevation Ecotone Vineyard. “Spice, mocha, new leather, licorice and chocolate all build effortlessly. This juicy, open-knit Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolute delight. The long, resonant finish is a thing of beauty.” -Antonio Galloni. 552 cases were produced.