2021 JON NATHANIEL CABERNET 3-Bottle Limited Artist Collection
2021 JON NATHANIEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON KOMES BROCKHOFF BLOCK
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck
95 points, Joe Czerwinski of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“Jon Nathaniel is our way of recapturing the spirit of adventure and creative freedom that brought us to Napa Valley nearly 50 years ago.” — Nat Komes, Co-Founder & Vintner
Artist
Simon Röhlen - known as KEF!
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Wine
Their first release of Jon Nathaniel Cabernet since 2019, John and Nat Komes have joined forces with renowned artist Simon Röhlen KEF! on this one-of-a-kind bottling. The abstract art captures balance and harmony, similar to the flowing subtle complexities of a beautiful wine. Working closely with KEF! on this custom art piece, Nat recognized immediately it would create a stunning etched artwork for the 2021 Jon Nathaniel Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaker Notes
The excellent 2021 vintage produced a dark, rich, highly concentrated wine with broad swaths of dark plum, fresh-baked berry pie and warm cassis. The abundant fruit is joined by notes of coffee, dark chocolate and whispers of toasted coconut on the mid-palate that is plush and open-textured. A hint of earth adds complexity, and the firm yet supple tannins bring a long-lasting finish.
Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley
Composition: 100% sustainably-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellaring: Drink 2024-2041
Production: 200 3-Bottle Sets
Allocation: 3-Bottle Limited Artist Collection in presentation box
Komes Estate
This wine is sourced exclusively from the renowned Komes Brockhoff Block on our Rutherford estate, located on the western slope of the Mayacamas Mountain Range. Replanted in 2020 with a complete redesign to complement the volcanic soils and gentle slope, this is the second bottling since the vineyard replant, and it’s the finest fruit we’ve seen in decades. The block thrives in harmony with century-old oaks and towering redwoods, nestled next to the Brockhoff Ghost Winery, which dates back to 1885 and has been home to John and Carrie Komes since 1977.
Winemaking
The berries undergo an extended 3-day cold maceration to extract intense color and flavor. Fermentation occurs within small, precise thermal-controlled steel vessels. The wine was aged 18 months in a premium selection of French and American oak, 70% of which are new.
Accolades
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck
95 points, Joe Czerwinski of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The KEF! Collaboration
Each 3-bottle collector set is etched and hand-painted with art by Simon Röhlen, a German street artist known popularly as KEF! More decorative than traditional graffiti, KEF’s self-described abstract style is characterized by swirling lines and organic waves that enliven, energize and harmonize. The label features a striking abstract composition—delicate brushstrokes evocative of KEF!’s signature style, this work of art evokes the fluidity of fine wine cascading into a glass. Subtle textures hint at vineyard landscapes, while his delicate lines capture the play of light, reminiscent of sunlit vines at dusk.
“I’m grateful to be part of this collaboration with Jon Nathaniel Wines. It’s exciting to see two forms of art come together—one to be seen, the other to be tasted.” —KEF!
