Until the End Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021

Name your hidden talent! We’ll go first – ACME knows an up-and-coming cult wine when we see one. Our industry insiders gave us the good word on Kyle Gellis’ debut vintage of Until the End and knew immediately that it held the characteristics of a rising star. Boy, were we right! 2017 was the first vintage, and after hooking our clients with their debut, the 2018 was even bigger and bolder. And then the brand went quiet for a few years while they negotiated access to some of the best fruit in the valley...we are so excited to reintroduce Until the End with the 2021 vintage sourced from David Abreu's Las Posadas vineyard! 

Hailing from South Florida, Kyle Gellis started a successful boutique cigar business at the age of just 18. Warped Cigars, established in 2007 in Miami, is known for producing extremely limited, unique Cuban cigars. Hand-rolled a few hundred at a time, each cigar is personally blended by Kyle to bring sensory components into harmonious balance. When Kyle first came to Napa Valley, he was seeking agricultural wisdom. Familiar with the farming of tobacco and its importance to the individuality of a cigar, he wondered if grape growing would hold the key to his next venture in life. He quickly discovered the importance of specific farming practices and soil types while gaining a new appreciation for Mother Nature's gifts and wrath. Ultimately, Kyle gravitated to the work in the cellar as opposed to the vineyards, and with this freshly lit fire, the vintner within emerged. The blending skills that led to his early success in the cigar world would translate seamlessly to winemaking in ways he did not imagine. In his own words, "Blending components together to craft an experience for the enjoyment of others is my life's purpose." With such vision and attention to detail, it is no surprise Kyle has become a competitive producer in the wine world. 

Handcrafted with the assistance of Lloyd Matthews (of Nine Suns and formerly Futo), the 2021 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the outer edge of Las Posadas. The tannins and structure are formidable yet elegantly balanced by a lush, opulent texture, and the palate is defined by black fruit, blue eucalyptus, graphite, licorice, smoldering earth, and leather. Ready to enjoy now, with the promise of even greater rewards for those with the patience to let this superb vintage mature 5-10 years.