More about the 2014 VENGE SCOUT'S HONOR NAPA VALLEY RED The 2014 Venge Scout’s Honor Napa Valley Red is a generously styled proprietary blend that highlights Napa Valley’s affinity for bold, expressive wines. Crafted by winemaker Kirk Venge, this vintage balances richness with polish, offering depth and concentration without losing its approachable character. Scout’s Honor is a personal wine for the Venge family, named after their loyal Labrador, and it reflects the house philosophy of producing wines that are powerful, honest, and rooted in tradition. The 2014 blend is led by Zinfandel, which makes up the majority of the wine, supported by Charbono, Petite Sirah, and Syrah. Zinfandel provides the core of ripe, dark fruit, while Charbono contributes depth and structure. Petite Sirah adds tannin and weight, and Syrah brings subtle savory and spice-driven elements that round out the profile. Together, these varietals create a layered and distinctive expression that stands apart from more conventional Napa blends. On the palate, the wine shows concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, framed by hints of spice and earthy complexity. Oak aging lends structure and integration without overpowering the fruit, resulting in a balanced, full-bodied wine with a long, satisfying finish. The 2014 Scout’s Honor is immediately enjoyable yet built with enough structure to reward short- to mid-term aging, making it a versatile and compelling Napa Valley red.