More than 600m above the valley floor of Napa, Pride is on the crest of the Mayacamas mountains with volcanic loam soils rich in clay. The 2020 blend boasts more Cabernet Franc than previous vintages, with just 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. Unfortunately, production in 2020 was extremely limited, with only 25% of the crop picked before wildfires spread through the region at the end of September. Amanda Barnes: Intense ripe berries on the nose echo on the palate. Juicy, bright fruit and a slightly chalky texture. More leafiness would be good, but a luxurious wine. Vincenzo Arnese: Great intensity and ripeness on the nose. Nice development with good structure and body.

Ben Gubbins: Oak spice. A complex nose of blueberry, blackcurrant, cherry, tobacco, green pepper. Good structure with ripe tannins. Good concentration.

Tasted by: Amanda Barnes, Vincenzo Arnese, Ben Gubbins

The 2020 Cabernet Franc is terrific. Bright and full of energy, the 2020 is seriously delicious. Bright red fruit, plum, blood orange, spice, mint and espresso fill out the layers. The purity of the fruit is striking. Pretty floral accents lift the finish. Sadly, production is down a whopping 75%.