BRAND Napa Valley
Proprietary Blend
Pritchard Hill
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2027.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘23 Proprietary Blend.
BRAND Napa Valley Proprietary Blend 2023 is a Pritchard Hill estate blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Aromas combine plum and strawberry freshness with red-currant, chocolate, dried-herb, and floral nuances. The wine has a dark, richly textured shape rather than a simple fruit-forward profile.
The 2023 vintage
The 2023 comes from BRAND's coolest vineyard, above the fog at 1,300 feet, where coastal and lake breezes moderate ripening.
About BRAND Napa Valley
The Pritchard Hill estate is organically farmed and CCOF-certified; native-yeast fermentation and 22 months in French oak shape the finished blend.
From the cellar: pair with
Duck breast with herbs
The blend's red-fruit and dried-herb elements create a bridge to duck and aromatic herbs.
Rosemary lamb
Silky tannin and a rich profile can meet lamb, while rosemary complements the wine's savory nuances.
Aged Gouda
The cheese's caramelized nuttiness is a good counterpoint to the wine's chocolate and floral complexity.
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Frequently Asked
What is BRAND Proprietary Blend 2023?
It is a Pritchard Hill estate blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What does the 2023 taste like?
The technical sheet records plum, strawberry, currant, chocolate, dried-herb, and floral detail.
How is BRAND's 2023 made?
The estate uses native-yeast fermentation and ages the blend for 22 months in French oak.
When should BRAND 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2027-2049. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2044. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.