Ad Vivum Napa Valley
“Ad Vivum was the first single-vineyard wine to emerge from a unique name: Ad infers movement toward a goal with intention. Vivum is the synthesis of two Latin words — vivere (to live) and vinum (wine). Ad Vivum, is, therefore, where wine and life meet.”
–Chris Phelps
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100 Points - "Deep red garnet, with a vermillion edge, the 2021 Ad Vivum is visually stunning. Palpable tension in the entire tasting profile lifts and integrates the dense blackcurrant fruit and ripe, seamless, fine-grained structure. Subtle notes of graphite, espresso, and cedar are woven gracefully into the whole. The finish is long, aromatically complex, and voluptuous. Clearly a wine to be involved in both the short term and for 2 or 3 decades to come, this is a very polished wine designed to please all of your senses."