Wells Wilder Casten is the youngest of our family’s 6th generation. Her name is derived from the Wellington boot, first commissioned by the Duke of Wellington in 1815. A nod to our farming heritage, wellies are a hallmark of country life, both hardy and elegant. Fittingly our Welly has a singular love of gumboots and tutus, a teeny stardust in the vineyard and on the street. Like its spirited namesake, our Welly Cabernet Sauvignon is unabashedly expressive and pure. This wine is our tribute to her, and to our family’s 140 years of turning dirt into liquid splendor.

VINTAGE AND TASTING NOTES

“Vintage 2022 was a rollercoaster in Napa Valley, challenging the skill and experience of the grape growers and winemakers alike. Fortunately, Philippe Melka and his great team were up to the task, and the 2022 wines are "ripe, soft and incredibly charming" according to leading critic Jeb Dunnuck. Deep purple-black in color, Welly Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 has its classic black fruit aromas of boysenberry, wild blackberries and black cherry preserves, accented by sweey oak vanillin and dark chocolate. The medium-full bodied palate is expansive and creamy, framed by ripe, velvety tannins, with flavors of ripe plum and black raspberry. The finish is round, persistent, and (as Jeb accurately says)" incredibly charming.”
 

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