Black Walnut
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
For whom the Oak Knolls! This exclusive Cabernet-based blend is a special selection of our two premier vineyards in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Named for the wildly impressive black walnut tree on Ken Laird's home ranch in the Oak Knoll District, the iconic tree boasts to be one of the oldest and mightiest in the state. The wine holds similar attributes with intense fruit, powerful flavors and is built for longevity. Home to our winery and where the Laird family lives and works the land, Oak Knoll is a premium nested appellation for some of the best quality fruit in the valley. When you're chasing after the best flavor, you're chasing the best ingredients. Behind the best ingredients is always a great farmer, and Ken Laird has been farming in Napa since 1970.
Winemaker, Laird Family Estate
Born and raised in the Midwest, Brian had family roots in farming and food production. He worked in the restaurant industry in Seattle, where he acquired an interest in wine. Realizing that wine related to his interests in food, science, history and agriculture, he began investigating the field of winemaking. He completed his first harvest in 1989 with Hargrave Vineyards on Long Island while completing his Chemistry degree at MIT. Arriving in Napa in 1991, Brian worked in the cellar and as an enologist. Brian helped setup Laird Family Estate in 1999. He has worked with Etude, Lewis, Darms Lane, and now is the full time winemaker for Laird Family Estate.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in Chemistry - MIT
Department of Viticulture and Enology Graduate Work - UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Passion for pinot noir and bordeaux reds. Outstanding skills and creativity.
Laird Family Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Laird Family Estate Contact: Rebecca Laird
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