Hendry Mission 2017

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2017

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750ML

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The Hendry vineyard lies on gentle, rocky slopes between 150 and 300 feet in elevation. The style and structure of our wines are moderated by cool breezes and fog from San Pablo Bay. Block 9D was planted to Cabernet Franc on St. George roots in 2003, and 80 of those vines were grafted over to the historic Mission variety in 2012. 50 more were added in 2015. The Mission variety was introduced to the new world in the first half of the 16th century and remained the principal wine grape of the Americas for more than 300 years. The vines were transported from Mexico in the 1770s and planted in mission vineyards, spreading with the establishment of each new mission settlement. They produced Napa’s first wines in the 1840s. Mission was first planted on the Hendry Ranch in the 1850s but disappeared in the phylloxera epidemic of the late 1800s. Mission now represents less than 1000 acres of total plantings in the entire state. In 2007, DNA analysis demonstrated that the grape known in California as Mission was the same grape as Listán Prieto, an ancient Spanish variety now grown only in the Canary Islands.

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    COMMENTARY: I have had some Mission wines over the years. Most have been ordinary, though enjoyable. The 2017 Hendry Mission, from their estate grapes, was a surprise in a tasting of high-end wines. TASTING NOTES: This wine is a charmer with spunk. Its aromas and flavors of ripe berries are open and expansive. Pair the wine's soft yet persistent texture with roast chicken or turkey. (Tasted: September 17, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
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The Hendry family has been farming the same vineyard in Napa since 1939. The lessons learned in more than 70 harvests provide us with a level of knowledge and a connection to the land that is rare in Napa. The Hendry Ranch is composed of 114 acres of vineyard situated in the hills north west of Napa. This latitude in the valley experiences substantial marine influence, and allows us to grow 10 different varietals, each carefully distributed among our 47 vineyard blocks. All Hendry wines are made from estate grapes, and 2011 will be the 20th vintage of the Hendry label. Through the subtle use of oak, and restraint in ripeness, our wines are crafted to highlight the terroir of the vineyard.

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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.

Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.

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