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Harvest in Napa is here — a time of energy, anticipation, and celebration. To mark the season, we’re offering Free Shipping on every 6-pack of our most limited 2023 wines. Even better? The first 10 collectors who purchase a full case (12 bottles) will receive a complimentary custom wooden box to showcase their collection.

Place your order directly by email: heidi@adversitycellars.com or phone: (707) 346-9342.

This special includes three of the highest-rated wines in Adversity Cellars' history:

• 2023 El Jefe (100 points)
• 2023 Melanson (99 points)
• 2023 Elizabeth (98 points)

These small-lot wines are available in extremely limited allocations, and this is your opportunity to secure a part of Adversity history.

2023 Phelan Ranch “El Jefe” Cabernet Sauvignon

100 Points – International Wine Report

“A remarkable expression of the region’s potential… ripe blueberries, blackberries, crushed violets, dark chocolate, graphite.”

A towering force of nature. The 2023 El Jefe is massive yet refined, with dense black fruit, vibrant acidity, and soaring aromatics. Russell Bevan’s mountain-born philosophy comes through in every sip: this is power and polish in perfect harmony.

Crafted from the rugged, high-altitude slopes of Phelan Ranch, this wine is as complex and structured as any Napa Valley Cabernet—and built to age for decades.

2023 Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

99 Points – International Wine Report

“Captivates the senses… blueberries, blackcurrants, lavender, exotic spices. Dense and polished, with remarkable balance.”

Located on Howell Mountain’s rocky volcanic soils, Melanson delivers muscular fruit, electric acidity, and remarkable structure. This vintage shows purity and restraint: dark plum, crushed graphite, and fine-grained tannins that will unfurl beautifully over time.

Only a handful of barrels were produced. If you know, you know.

2023 Phelan Ranch “Elizabeth” Cabernet Sauvignon

98 Points – International Wine Report

“Beautifully perfumed… ripe blueberries, lavender, exotic spices, dark chocolate. Full-bodied, velvety, and lingering.”

Elizabeth is grace and power in a bottle. Crafted from select blocks at Phelan Ranch, it combines the wildness of mountain fruit with an elegant, lifted mouthfeel. A wine that’s both expressive and refined, meant to shine at release and mature gracefully for years to come.

The Harvest Special

• Free Shipping on Every 6-Pack (place order directly)
• Complimentary Custom Wooden Box for the first 10 collectors who purchase a 12-bottle case of any combination of these three wines
• Limited Availability – Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Whether you're adding to your cellar or opening something remarkable for the holidays, this is a rare opportunity to experience the very best of what 2023 has to offer from Adversity Cellars.

To qualify, place your order directly by email: heidi@adversitycellars.com or phone: (707) 346-9342.