2023 Privity
Cabernet Sauvignon
privity ~ a connection or bond between two parties with mutual interest.
An exceptionally limited five-barrel release, Privity offers profound depth, mountain structure, and a long, polished finish worthy of the finest Napa collections.
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Item Ships: Oct 5, 2026
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Atlas Peak
Harvest Date
10/19/2023
Aging
22 Months in 80% New French Oak
Bottling Date
7/30/2025
Alcohol %
15.7
Wine Profile
Vintage Notes
The 2023 grape harvest in the Atlas Peak AVA of Napa Valley was defined by a long, even growing season shaped by a cool, wet start followed by steady, moderate summer conditions. Elevated mountain sites experienced slower ripening, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties to develop deep color, firm structure, and refined tannin integration. The extended hang time preserved natural acidity while building layered fruit concentration. Harvest unfolded later than average, but conditions remained stable, producing fruit with excellent balance, purity, and the hallmark intensity associated with Atlas Peak’s high-elevation volcanic soils and rugged vineyard terrain.
Production Notes
147 Cases Produced
Winemaker Notes
"The 2023 vintage was outstanding! From such a blessed vintage has emerged 2023 Privity, made with with fruit from the rocky volcanic slopes of Atlas Peak, with a finishing touch of fruit from the valley floor. This very limited production Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the power and elegance of two iconic Napa Valley vineyards. With only five barrels produced, it is a fine expression of detail in small-lot winemaking.
Deep garnet in color, the wine opens with captivating aromas of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, cocoa, cedar, and baking spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, layered with dark fruits, bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and subtle mineral notes. Stagecoach contributes bold structure and intensity, while valley floor fruit adds refined texture and classic Rutherford elegance, creating a wine of exceptional depth and complexity.
Aged 22 months in 80% new French oak, the oak beautifully frames the fruit without overwhelming it. The finish is long, polished, and remarkably persistent. A tribute to exceptional viticulture and thoughtful craftsmanship, this Cabernet will reward three to five years of additional cellaring and continue to evolve gracefully for 15 years or more.
Bottled unfiltered and unfined. 147 cases produced." ~ Kirk Venge
Other Notes
94 Points - Decanter Magazine: "The ‘Privity’ bottling is a blend of Stagecoach Vineyard fruit from Atlas Peak, aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. This wine is super dark-fruited, unfolding with a rich tapestry of powerful tannins, layered with scorched herb nuances, mocha, and cola nut notes. The palate is deeply structured and concentrated, leading to a terrific, long-lasting finish. Winemaker Kirk Venge began making the wines in 2021, shaping them with his signature depth, balance, and refinement.”
Drinking Window: 2026 – 2036.
(Tasted by: Jonathan Cristaldi at Calistoga, California, 17 Mar 2026).
https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/usa/california/implicit-cellars-privity-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-110678