More about the 2016 Calistoga Ranch Sotero's Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Once reserved for members of Calistoga Ranch, the 2016 Sotero's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of striking purity and provenance. Sourced from a high-elevation, volcanic site and crafted by master winemaker Kirk Venge, it delivers bold intensity wrapped in elegance. With the property now lost to wildfire, this vintage remains a lasting echo of an extraordinary place. Winemaker Kirk Venge, a third-generation Napa Valley luminary trained at UC Davis and mentored by figures such as Gregory Fowler, channels his farming-first philosophy into every bottle. Venge expertly balances sumptuous opulence with graceful elegance, crafting a wine that has beautifully stood the test of time. Crafted exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon and matured for two full years in French oak, the 2016 vintage achieves an elegant equilibrium of power and finesse. From one of Napa Valley’s hallmark vintages, it offers a soulful glimpse into a vineyard that no longer exists, yet speaks through every glass—experience it for yourself today.