{"title":"Eisele Vineyard (Araujo)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from a historic Calistoga vineyard site\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew places in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/california\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNapa Valley California\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e have earned a reputation as consistently as \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eEisele Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e—the legendary site just east of \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eCalistoga\u003c\/strong\u003e, formerly known on labels as \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eAraujo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Since the early 1970s, Eisele has produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eage-worthy, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rare combination of concentration and clarity: deep fruit and structure, \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"815\"\u003ewithout heaviness\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the kind of definition that only comes from a singular vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection highlights \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eEisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e  - bottles built for long cellaring, special nights, and serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Napa Cabernet Benchmark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEisele Vineyard (formerly Araujo) is often discussed in the same breath as Napa’s modern greats—Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Bryant Family, and Colgin—wines that helped define the high-end Napa Cabernet landscape and set a new bar for precision, rarity, and cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re not calling it “cult.” We’re calling it what it is: iconic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eThe Vineyard: Calistoga Terroir, Precision, and Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEisele Vineyard sits on an alluvial fan near the northern end of Napa Valley, just east of Calistoga, with well-drained cobbly soils that naturally limit vigor and push the vines toward small, thick-skinned berries and concentrated flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few details that matter for what ends up in the glass:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003ePalisades Mountains help protect the site, while cooling air and breezes funnel in from the west (via the Chalk Hill Gap) to preserve freshness and definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eTwo watercourses (including Simmons Creek) helped shape the site’s alluvial, stony soil pattern—ideal for deep rooting and natural balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eIn dry summers, water is available only at depth, encouraging vines to dig deep into the stony subsoil—one reason the wines can feel powerful \u003cem data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e sculpted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is classic Eisele: forthright Napa Cabernet character, precisely defined flavors, fine texture, and a finish that feels structured and “mineral” rather than simply ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eA Long, Continuous History Under Vine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a made-up “new” vineyard story. Eisele has been under vine continuously since the 1880s (originally planted to other varieties), with Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1964 and the site later refined and replanted to maximize quality. That continuity matters: it’s a place that’s been understood, farmed, and tuned over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eFarming With a Long View\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEisele’s modern identity is inseparable from careful farming. The vineyard was rebuilt and refined over time, with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic principles and a “healthy ecosystem” approach—think integrated pest management, beneficial insects, and a patient, less-invasive philosophy that prioritizes the vineyard’s long-term vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4197\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003eIs Eisele Vineyard the same as Araujo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003eYes—Araujo is the former estate name you’ll see on older labels. Eisele Vineyard is the current estate identity, sourced from the same historic vineyard site in Calistoga, Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3876\"\u003eWhere is Eisele Vineyard located?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003eEisele Vineyard is located just east of Calistoga in Napa Valley, on an alluvial fan with cobbly, well-drained soils, influenced by nearby mountain protection and cooling air movement that helps preserve freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4197\"\u003eWhat makes Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon distinctive versus other Napa Cabernets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003eEisele is known for concentration with precision—deep fruit and structure, but with defined flavors and fine texture rather than weight. The stony soils and balanced conditions tend to produce Cabernet with a composed, age-worthy profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eWhat does Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4792\"\u003eWhile vintage variation is real, the signature tends to rhyme: blackberry\/cassis\/dark cherry, graphite or crushed-rock minerality, cacao and subtle spice, and often a violet floral lift. The palate typically shows polished but serious tannins and a long, composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4857\"\u003eHow long can I cellar Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"5066\"\u003eMost vintages are excellent long-term cellar candidates. In proper storage, many bottles will evolve beautifully over 15–30+ years, gaining savory complexity and secondary notes while retaining structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5146\"\u003eIs Eisele often compared to Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Bryant, and Colgin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5389\"\u003eYes. Eisele (and older Araujo bottlings) is frequently mentioned alongside Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Bryant Family, and Colgin as part of Napa’s most elite modern Cabernet conversation—without needing to lean on the word “cult.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5439\"\u003eShould I decant Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5649\"\u003eIf you’re opening young or from a more structured vintage, a decant helps the wine stretch out—softening tannins and bringing out aromatics. Older bottles usually benefit from gentler handling and shorter air.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2014-eisele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-case-of-6-btls","title":"2014 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Case of 3 btls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:5833d2f8-3aed-4c71-95c6-9028320afe5e-11\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:5833d2f8-3aed-4c71-95c6-9028320afe5e-11\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:5833d2f8-3aed-4c71-95c6-9028320afe5e-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7b7babfe-6b65-47e5-8643-3dde6ac22513\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-instant\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"416\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyard sites, rooted in the rocky, gravelly soils of Calistoga. Refined and mineral-driven, it layers blackberry, wild blueberry, dried flowers, and iron with silky texture, superfine tannins, and remarkable persistence. This is a beautifully age-worthy Napa Cabernet now entering its prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weekend Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45260109545671,"sku":"USR:ARA:ARAU-PK03-2014-F0L0C0","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6693\/0119\/files\/1A6C248B-F55B-4F4D-AF03-A825F4B4A015.jpg?v=1752347902"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6693\/0119\/collections\/9F11F8BA-9762-40B9-A352-3A8667E5A486.jpg?v=1768076320","url":"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/eisele-vineyard.oembed","provider":"Weekend Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}