Early Bird Ends
January 31, 2025
Judging
Date
May 19, 2025
Winners Announcement
June 10, 2025
Merlot
Vintage 2019
91 Points
Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2019
87 Points
Malbec / Auxerrois / Cot
Vintage 2019
85 Points
McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery is tucked away in the enchanting hills of Los Carneros Napa Valley. Since 1989, McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards and Winery has marched to the beat of its own drum, dedicated to producing old world inspired wines in an ever changing new world. With its heavy clay soil and cool breeze we have always believed in Los Carneros as a Napa Valley region that is capable of making complex & beautiful Bordeaux varieties as well as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. All our wines are unfiltered, made to age, and to be paired with food and good company.
This is a family owned and operated winery in which every drop of wine and every single vine is tended to by those hopelessly in love with the craft.
About the Vineyards:
Oak Knoll AVA | 8 Planted Acres - 4 Planted acres of Cabernet Franc, 4 planted acres of Cabernet Sauvignon
Los Carneros AVA, Napa Valley | 37 Planted Acres - Currently Planted: Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, & Chardonnay
Los Carneros is 5-10 degrees cooler than Oak Knoll during the summer with steady breezes that push through as the tides change. Grapes from this vineyard make wines that provide a delicately inviting mouthfeel. With help from bay's breeze, fruit sustains naturally bright acidity and depth of color.