The concept of Shibumi, a Japanese word means “The pursuit of perfection through simplicity”, “Effortless Perfection” or Understated Elegance”.

Shibumi Knoll Vineyards is a small knoll just north of Saint Helena in the heart of the Napa Valley. Included in this two-acre parcel is a rocky .75-acre cabernet vineyard planted in 1996.  This beautiful estate wine shows the grace of Napa Valley Cabernet with hints of a great red Bordeaux. The first vintage was 2003.

The Shibumi Knoll Buena Tierra Chardonnay has proven to be among the best in the country. The 2005 vintage received a 97 from the Wine Spectator, tied for the highest score given a California Chardonnay in a decade.  This Chardonnay comes from a block of 50 year old vines that produce exquisite wine year after year.  This chardonnay will blow you away. The first vintage was 2003.