2023 Ghost Block Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley

The Ghost Block story traces back to the early 1980s when the current owner, Andy Hoxsey, was enjoying a cold beer at the iconic local Yountville bar, Pancha’s. He struck up a conversation with a retired veteran who told him about a ghost he had seen leaving the Pioneer Cemetery, traversing through that very vineyard which he referred to as the cemetery field, and ascending the Yountville hillside. This apparition was believed to be the spirit of George C. Yount, the founder of Yountville, who had planted the first grapevine in Napa Valley in 1839. According to the veteran, George C. Yount’s ghost haunted that vineyard, making its way to the hill’s summit to oversee the town he had founded.
Inspired by this encounter, the following morning, Andy moved to trademark the name “Ghost Block.” Thus, two legends were born—the ghost of George C. Yount and Ghost Block Vineyard.
The 2023 Ghost Block is Cabernet Sauvignon heavy blend with rich dark fruit, blackberries, and plums with hints of violet, chocolate, vanilla, and spices with aromatics on the palate. Fined grain tannins frame the velvety mid-palate with a crisp, lingering finish. This wine is well-structured and complex and will perfectly pair with grilled lamb chops.