Nils's popular Cabernet Sauvignon blend, sourced from our own Oakville District of Napa Valley. Named in honor of our best winery pooch, Chloe, who happily greets our guests. Chloe was born on July 23, 2012 in Lake County, California about 30 miles from her current home. Chloe’s mother was a Malamute, owned by long-time friends of Nils, and her father was an Australian shepherd who jumped the fence one day: a nice blend, inspiring Nils to bring her on board. Nils gave Chloe lifetime Vineyard Dog status, one of the best gigs out there.

With a touch of Merlot and using only the best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2016 vintage, we created our 35th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon.  We’ve branded the wine “Nils” to honor Nils Venge’s great dedication to fine winemaking. Cheers to 35 years of Saddleback Cellars!

This new vintage of Cabernet Franc hails from an ideal Napa Valley growing year, 2018, where fresh rains were welcomed after years of drought, gracing the spring, into summer, with mellow and steady heat that brought fruit to gain a highly desirable richness and acidity. 

By blending Cabernet Franc and a touch of Merlot with only the best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2011 vintage, we created our 30th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon.  We’ve branded the wine “Nils” to honor Nils Venge’s great dedication to fine winemaking.  

The 2006 vintage marked Nils' 25th Anniversary with Saddleback, and he decided to design a special bottle of Cabernet for the occasion!