About
Knighton Family Vineyards crafts elegant, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignons from a true mountain terroir in the Calistoga District of Napa Valley, at elevations up to 1,700 feet. Rooted in heritage and raised to distinction, their wines express place and time, with standout offerings like Reserve, LaCour, and Ava Grace. Highly praised by Antonio Galloni, the vineyard spans 50+ acres with a 500-foot vertical drop, bordered by Jericho Creek and the Old Toll Road.
Mountain terroir Cabernet Sauvignon
High-elevation site at 1,700 feet in Calistoga AVA
Limited-production wines expressing place and time
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What They Make
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Dark, plush and inviting with black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, menthol and licorice. 96 points Antonio Galloni.
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon LaCour
Pliant and racy with inky red cherry/plum fruit, cinnamon, flowers and Cabernet Franc. 93 points Antonio Galloni. Drinking window 2024-2033.
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ava Grace
Exciting mélange of blackberry jam, graphite, crushed rocks, lavender and spice. 94 points Antonio Galloni. Drinking window 2024-2034.
Awards
Silver Medal, Napa Valley Wine Competition 2021
2021
Bronze Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2020
Latest News
Features 2019 vintages with high scores from Antonio Galloni; mentions partnership philosophy with Vineyard 29.