I have a deep passion for crafting Bordeaux blends. The beauty of these wines lies in how the individual components come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts, revealing hidden complexities that can only emerge through their harmonious marriage. It's not an easy task to be a matchmaker, which is why my wife, Sandy, and I do it together, ensuring a perfect balance of both male and female perspectives in the process.

Grand Vin is a right-bank inspired Bordeaux blend that beautifully captures the silky complexity of Diamond Mountain’s unique terroir. At its heart, the Cabernet Sauvignon elevates the Merlot to new heights, while the addition of Cabernet Franc infuses the wine with delicate floral aromatics. The Petit Verdot provides the structural backbone, offering depth and resilience to this harmonious blend. With only four barrels crafted, Grand Vin is a rare, elegant expression of Napa’s finest.

97 points (Steve Heimoff)

"Easily as concentrated and intense as En Garde’s other ‘21s, but different. You don’t get that blackberry and cassis, because this wine is 85% Merlot, with only 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, making it softer and gentler. It veers towards velvety red fruits and milk chocolate, with an earthy, mushroomy complexity, reminiscent of ground coffee, that must come from the high altitude volcanic soil and from the oak. There’s a Right Bank flamboyance that suggests drinking now, although it will surely be great in ten years. The tannins are so intricate, so finely ground, providing just the right structure to frame all the richness. And the finish is very long. All in all, a very great achievement for En Garde and in my opinion, their best of the ‘21s." - Steve Heimoff

94 points (The Wine Independent)

"Mainly made from Merlot, the 2021 Grand Vin has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. Notes of black raspberries, mulberries, and fresh black cherries leap from the glass, leading to hints of dried Provence herbs, graphite, rose oil, and cardamom. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is surprisingly light on its feet and refreshing, offering finely grained tannins and bags of bright red and black berry flavors, finishing with compelling purity." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown