2022 Brown Estate ''Chaos Theory'' Red Blend, Napa Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE Chaos Theory began as a one off blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel that David created for their first participation in the annual Premiere Napa Valley trade auction. It made such a splash he went back to the cellar to dial in the details so we could make it a permanent part of our lineup. Over the years this proprietary red has become a shape shifter, each vintage its own unique blend. Such is our journey through the world of

Metis Rouge is made from Cabernet Franc from two different parcels with clay and loam soils

Fermentation included about 15% whole grape clusters for an extra undertone of tannic structure

25% in Dolcetto

just north of Vienne on the left bank

remaining as natural as possible without compromising the integrity of the wine

and a small handful of names that are the stuff of Burgundy legend

Grapes are from Red Mountain AVA vineyards within a 2 mile radius of the winery: Hedges

AIX uses cold stabilization

Levante 90 is the sparkling white wine

This historic estate was established in 1834

The ageing lasts one year in wood and a minimum of 3 months in stainless steel

when the estate became part of the Ballande group