Behrens & Hitchcock
Behrens & Hitchcock produces red blends from Napa Valley, drawing on the region's signature Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The Heavy Weight Red Blend, Cemetery, and Rudy's Cuvée each blend these varieties in different proportions, creating structured wines that have earned ratings of 94 points from Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Falstaff. Napa Valley's volcanic soils and moderate climate support the ripening of these Bordeaux varieties, and the winery's blends reflect the region's capacity for depth and balance. The wines demonstrate the textural complexity that emerges when Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are layered with Cabernet Sauvignon's core structure and Merlot's mid-palate weight.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter