“2017 was the first post-drought vintage after a string of five dry years. Abundant winter rainfall led to strong growth in the vineyards. It was an ideal growing season up until we experienced some high heats in September. e full canopies of the vines were essential in providing shade for the fruit to fully ripen. Despite the dark cloud of the October fires this year, these grapes were harvested prior and are untouched by smoke. is vintage is a genuine and classic example of a beautiful and fair Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.”

– Second Generation Proprietor Lindsay Hoopes

Winemakers

Anne Vawter & Jennifer Rue

About the Winemakers

Jennifer and Anne have an unusual partnership for Napa that speaks to their common pursuits of excellence beyond personality and hierarchy. Jennifer’s meticulous and focused winemaking complements Anne’s wide-ranging wine knowledge, instincts, ease, and flow.

Approaching her third decade in the wine industry, Jennifer’s deep knowledge of winegrowing and skillful execution of precise winemaking techniques is reflected in the incredible Hoopes wines you taste today

Outside of winemaking, Jennifer keeps herself busy with gardening, exploring an eclectic range of hobbies and fermentation of all sorts. Jennifer lives in Alta Heights, Napa with her family and animal menagerie.