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Farella Vineyard

COOMBSVILLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, California
Farella Vineyard bottle
Grape
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin
Farella Vineyard - Coombsville
Vinification
Organic yeast; minimal intervention
Aging
22 months - 60% new French oak
Place & Farming
  • Farella Vineyard was founded in 1979 by Frank Farella.
  • The site lies within Coombsville, one of Napa Valley's coolest Cabernet Sauvignon appellations.
  • Rhyolitic tuff rests over volcanic-ash loam, giving the wine its distinctive mineral and gravelly character.
  • The vineyard sits at 300-500 feet and is sustainably farmed.
Vines & Cellar
  • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from clones 4 and 8.
  • Di Costanzo works with organic yeast, low sulfur and a restrained, hands-off cellar approach.
  • Little to no fining or filtration preserves texture, aromatic detail and site expression.
Aging Style

A reference élevage of 22 months in French oak, including 60% new barrels, builds structure and polish while retaining the freshness and volcanic definition of Coombsville.

Wine Profile

Glossy and dense without excess weight. Crème de cassis, graphite, crushed rock, lavender and spice lead into inky fruit, gravel, licorice and perfumed herbs. Vibrant and energetic, with depth, symmetry and a long mineral finish.

Key Factors
  • A historic Coombsville vineyard established more than four decades ago.
  • Volcanic soils give Cabernet power, graphite detail and mineral tension.
  • Cabernet clones 4 and 8 combine concentration with aromatic lift.
  • Substantial French oak is balanced by the site's naturally cool, energetic profile.
Technical
AppellationCoombsville AVA
Variety100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Clones4 and 8
Elevation300-500 feet
Soilrhyolitic tuff over volcanic-ash loam
Farmingsustainable
Producer Approach

Founded by Erin and Massimo Di Costanzo in 2010, the winery focuses on carefully grown, age-worthy, single-site Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa and Sonoma through thoughtful farming and minimal manipulation.

Why it matters

A benchmark Coombsville Cabernet: dark-fruited and powerful, yet lifted by volcanic minerality, perfumed herbs and vibrant freshness.

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