BACKGROUND

Todd has been working with Cabernet Sauvignon for quite some time. His journey began in Napa Valley, where he collaborated with some of the most respected winemakers and consultants in the industry, eventually, becoming the General Manager and Winemaker at the esteemed Bryant Family Vineyard, one of the original “cult wines.”

Friends and colleagues were surprised when he left Napa for the Pacific Northwest, but he felt like anything was possible there, and it was a chance to carve his own path.

Todd joined Force Majeure in 2014 and helped establish a foundation in the Rocks District area in 2018. Since then, partners in the Rocks District have granted access to amazing vineyard sites, which Todd has taken under his care. These vines are now approaching their third decade, producing the best fruit they have ever yielded.

Crafting single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon at the highest levels in Napa Valley has informed Todd’s approach to this varietal, but over time, he has developed his own instincts and beliefs based on that fundamental experience, but providing his own unique mark on this varietal and this location

The Rocks District is widely known for producing incredible wines from Syrah. Todd immediately recognized that Cabernet also had immense potential, which seemed to be somewhat underutilized. By focusing on improved farming for quality over quantity, utilizing extensive experience with Cabernet, and paying careful attention to detail while allowing the site to express itself, Todd has been able to coax out its very best qualities.

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