More About 2019 GILPIN ESTATE RESERVE ATLAS PEAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Hidden high on Atlas Peak, between two of Napa’s most revered sites, Stagecoach and Continuum, lies a vineyard that few know by name but none forget in the glass. From this rugged perch 1,800 feet above the valley floor, Gilpin Estate crafts its 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that channels the mountain’s fierce beauty into something remarkably refined. At the helm is John Gilpin, a vintner who marries science with soul. A Cal Poly horticulture graduate, Gilpin brings precision and intention to every step of his craft. His philosophy is rooted in restraint, allowing the vineyard and vintage to speak for themselves without interference. The result is a style defined by balance, power, and clarity. Having earned Double Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Gilpin has become one of the year’s most compelling discoveries, a powerful yet finely etched portrait of Atlas Peak terroir. In the glass, it reveals pure tension and depth, its structure commanding yet graceful, with a finish that’s expansive, lingering, and unforgettable.