Bart and Daphne Araujo sold their eponymous Estate and its jewel, the Eisele Vineyard, to François Pinault of Château Latour five years ago. The offer from Pinault “came out of the blue,” according to Bart, but it was one the Araujos couldn’t refuse. Not being ready to retire, work started immediately on their next project, Accendo.
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The focus at Accendo (pronounced “akkendo” and meaning: to kindle, illuminate, inflame, arouse) is almost clichéd if not on trend for a new Napa project - restraint and reverence to the wines of the 1960s and 70s. Sourced from vineyards in St. Helena and Oakville, they produce Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The team includes Françoise Peschon, Michel Rolland, and Steve Matthiasson, as well as the Araujo’s children Jaime and Greg.
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Extraordinarily mineral driven. My first thought was this is what Napa SB would taste like if it was made by Weingut Keller, mouthwatering, layered minerality with lime and citrus blossom accents. Yasss!
Bart and Daphne Araujo sold their eponymous Estate and its jewel, the Eisele Vineyard, to François Pinault of Château Latour five years ago. The offer from Pinault “came out of the blue,” according to Bart, but it was one the Araujos couldn’t refuse. Not being ready to retire, work started immediately on their next project, Accendo.
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The focus at Accendo (pronounced “akkendo” and meaning: to kindle, illuminate, inflame, arouse) is almost clichéd if not on trend for a new Napa project - restraint and reverence to the wines of the 1960s and 70s. Sourced from vineyards in St. Helena and Oakville, they produce Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The team includes Françoise Peschon, Michel Rolland, and Steve Matthiasson, as well as the Araujo’s children Jaime and Greg.
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Extraordinarily mineral driven. My first thought was this is what Napa SB would taste like if it was made by Weingut Keller, mouthwatering, layered minerality with lime and citrus blossom accents. Yasss!
Jul 17th, 2018
This ranks among my favorite SBs (Bevan, Dana, Arkenstone). SB with a touch of Semillon (I didn't know this when I first tasted the wine - but commented that it reminded me of a white Bordeaux which makes sense now). Lime, honey, wet stones and pith on the nose, this wine is rich on the palate thanks to time in Oak barrels, yet maintains a nice crispness. Mouthwatering acidity and moderately long finish. I really like this wine.
This ranks among my favorite SBs (Bevan, Dana, Arkenstone). SB with a touch of Semillon (I didn't know this when I first tasted the wine - but commented that it reminded me of a white Bordeaux which makes sense now). Lime, honey, wet stones and pith on the nose, this wine is rich on the palate thanks to time in Oak barrels, yet maintains a nice crispness. Mouthwatering acidity and moderately long finish. I really like this wine.
Aug 26th, 2017
Pale bronze in color candied grapefruit rind crushed flowers light and lean with bright and precise acidity ringtones on the back end great minerality an excellent effort a little young can't wait to enjoy my six pack over the next 10 of 15 years that's a really good SB
Pale bronze in color candied grapefruit rind crushed flowers light and lean with bright and precise acidity ringtones on the back end great minerality an excellent effort a little young can't wait to enjoy my six pack over the next 10 of 15 years that's a really good SB
1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
Napa Valley, California, USA
