2018 Napa Cabernets Shine at Accendo, J.H. Wheeler and Trois Noix

Napa Valley veteran Bart Araujo and family are building an admirable track record with a trio of young wine labels

Accendo Cellars’ home for winemaking and guest visits is at Wheeler Farms, a new, state-of-the-art winery and hospitality space located in St Helena, Napa Valley.
Wheeler Farms is home base for the Araujo family's lineup of Napa Cabernet labels, including Accendo, J.H Wheeler and Trois Noix. (Adrien Gregorutti)

Napa Valley veteran Bart Araujo and family are building an admirable track record with a trio of young wine labels. Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth tastest six Cabernets from the 2018 vintage.

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