Ry Richards refined his hand crafting complex, vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon under the tutelage of Phil Titus at Chappellet Vineyards. Ry is a Napa insider, totally dialed into the grower network. He knows which top vineyards have gone from 10-year contracts to one-year agreements, where cash on the barrel a few months before harvest might garner an incredible deal. At Fiancetto, Ry's goal is to utilize his connections to craft lush Cabernet that speaks to its place of origin.

The Gravelly Loam cuveé certainly speaks to its source; two well drained vineyards in the cooler, southern part of the Valley floor. These vineyards are loaded with pebbles and gravel, a gravelly loam that is perfect for vines to send roots deep into the earth, bringing back a terrific mineral quality to the grapes. The wine is great aromatically, with a nose filled with high-toned fruit and baking spice. Ripeness is no issue here, the wine is packed with juicy black fruit, with hints of cedar and cocoa. Complex and layered, the finish is a minute long, truly a classic Napa Cab and one of the best young American wines