Ardente Espressione Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark ruby red wine of extraordinary complexity. The unique characteristics of this wine can be attributed to the conditions found only on Atlas Peak, including the rich volcanic soil indigenous to Atlas Peak and a distictive microclimate located at an altitude of 1500 feet. The result is a wine with an intense yet delicate nose, rich, satisfying mouth feel, a pleasant finish with just the right amount of tannin, and the promise of long aging.

Both of these unique wines have been   awarded the Silver Medal from the San Francisco Chroniclel Wine Compeition.

1996 Ardente Espressione
Cabernet Sauvignon
'Grande Riserva"

1997 Ardente Espressione
Cabernet Sauvignon
'Grande Riserva' -
SILVER METAL San Francisco Chronicle

1999 Ardente Winery
Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
'Grande Riserva' -
SILVER MEDAL San Francisco Chronicle