Sky Devil Reisacher Vineyard Cabernet Franc Knights Valley 2020

Behind every bottle lies a story of grit, heritage, and service. Sky Devil Wines was founded in 2017 by Marine Corps aviators Jeff Goldberg and Matt Vogt, whose connection to military aviation runs deep. Jeff’s grandfather flew with Marine Squadron VMF-311 in WWII, while Matt is a third-generation naval aviator and Marine Harrier attack pilot who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Their shared history inspired the name Sky Devil, and their label proudly features the legendary F4-U Corsair fighter plane.

Just as the Corsair became an enduring symbol of courage, Sky Devil was built to honor heritage, celebrate excellence, and give back. A portion of every sale directly supports veteran causes—from scholarships for veterans in business school to pro-bono consulting for veterans pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams. Every purchase helps forward that mission.

And then, of course, there’s what’s in the glass. Under Kirk Venge’s hand, Sky Devil wines capture the richness and power of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, while showing balance, depth, and age-worthy structure. These are wines that can hold their own among Napa’s most iconic bottlings, but carry a story and spirit that make them unlike anything else.

Sky Devil only made one barrel of this classic varietal expression, all from Reisacher Vineyards. It aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak, with the barrels imparting flavors of toasted baking spice and black pepper. Aromas of wild raspberries, spearmint, and charred jalapeño open fully on the nose and set the stage for bolder fruit on the palate with smooth, Mexican chocolate flavors and the tang of strawberry fruit leather. Medium-bodied with fleshy tannins, this wine floored us with its rich and welcoming profile that exemplifies the best of California Cabernet Franc.