Brilliant Mistake Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

We knew from the very first vintage, just a few years ago, that this newly launched project had the 'it factor' and would skyrocket to a stratosphere of cult standing.  In just its third vintage and first time at the Napa Valley Vintners' Premiere Auction, their five-case lot of the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon sold for $30,000 ($500/bottle!!!), a lofty feat for such an unknown brand at the time, but deservedly so.  Since then, these wines have continued to sell out soon after they are released, leaving many people sadly without. 

This micro-production project was started in 2013 by John & Stacy Reinert with winemaker extraordinaire Maayan Koschitzky, Director of Winemaking for Atelier Melka (Philippe Melka’s consulting business producing some of Napa Valley’s greatest wines: Dana Estates, Tusk, Brand, Alejandro Bulgheroni to name a few) and formerly of Dalla Valle and Screaming Eagle.  This dream team has knocked it out of the park with every vintage, and their 2018 Georges III Cabernet is no exception.