About
Accendo Estate, formerly Accendo Cellars founded by the Araujo family in 2013, is now a grower-owned winery crafting classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Proprietors Jack Bittner, Giancarlo Bettinelli, and Paul Goldberg lead the team with winemaker Nigel Kinsman, producing wines at Wheeler Farms Winery in St. Helena. They focus on capturing the complexity and sense of place through the art of blending exceptional vineyard sites.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
The Art of the Blend capturing Napa Valley sense of place
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What They Make
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
97 Points. Full-bodied, juicy red and black berry fruit, loamy earth, dusty minerals, leather, cedarwood. Blend includes 8% Cabernet Franc. Aged 21 months in 70% new French oak.
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Aromas of freesia, white pepper, lemon curd; flavors of dried sage, green apple, peach, hint of salinity. Ages 5-7 years.
Awards
95 Points, Wine Spectator 2020
2020
96 Points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2019
2019
Latest News
June 2025: Araujo family sells Accendo to Jack Bittner and Bettinelli family (brand and inventory only). Napa Cabernet 2022 receives 97 points from Jonathon Cristaldi. January 2025: Sauvignon Blanc 2022 praised in '7 Stellar White Wines'.