Our Wines
The vines that produce Jaffe Estate wines grow right alongside the only private research-grade observatory in the Napa Valley. Grapes and stars converge at Jaffe Estate to create wines of impeccable balance. The 2005 Transformation, a proprietary blend of estate-grown Cabernet and Merlot, will be released in October 2007. The 2005 Metamorphosis, an estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon that benefits from longer barrel aging, will be released in spring of 2008.
Both wines bear the distinctive Jaffe Estate label, designed to represent the veraison process from bud break to full ripening. The colored spheres correlate to the different stages in the grape growth cycle; they also suggest planetary phases in the night sky.
2018 MetamorphosisNEW RELEASE
Upon tasting this particular vintage towards the end of barrel aging and before bottling, we were thrilled with the intensity and depth of our Cabernet Sauvignon. To really allow it to shine, we blended in just 10% of our Merlot to round out the... more »
2018 Transformation
Taste:
2018 was an amazing Napa Valley vintage with Mother Nature cooperating in every way to ensure ideal growing conditions throughout the season. A very deep shade of ruby forms an inviting first glance. On the nose you will... more »
2017 Metamorphosis
The “Pineapple Express” brought a refreshing rain to the Napa Valley beginning in early January. The vines were treated to a long-awaited and much needed drink to kick-off the growing season. The five-year drought conditions had ended... more »
2016 Metamorphosis
In 2016, Mother Nature treated the Napa Valley with a dream growing season to top off her five superlative vintage run. When the history books are written, this vintage will stand with the best and is destined to exceed the expectations of... more »
2016 TransformationMaximum allocation 12 bottles
Taste:
In 2016, Mother Nature treated the Napa Valley with a dream growing season to top off her five superlative vintage run. When the history books are written, this vintage will stand with the best and destined to exceed the... more »
2015 Metamorphosis
Napa Valley yields were sharply lower in 2015 due to a cool, wet and windy spring that interfered with bud break, flowering and set causing extensive shatter. However, as Mother Nature often does, what she gave us in challenges, she made up for in... more »
2011 Transformation
Color: Deep crimson
Aroma: Black cherry
Taste: The 2011 Jaffe Estate Transformation is a deep crimson in color with bright edges to demonstrate not only the wine's depth but also its youth. The nose is stunning with... more »
2010 Transformation
Color:
Bright crimson
Aroma:
Black cherry
Taste:
The 2010 Jaffe Estate Transformation is the product of a longer and cooler growing season than typical for the Napa Valley. The character of the season served to compliment the Transformation... more »
2009 Metamorphosis
Color:
Medium ruby
Aroma:
Blackberry, Cassis and dark chocolate
Taste:
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon harvest at Jaffe Estate was an unusually joyous event as it marked the culmination of a particularly long & balanced growing... more »
2009 Transformation
Color:
Vibrant ruby
Aroma:
Bright red cherry
Taste:
The palate highlights the red cherry and raspberry components along with notes of spice and minerality. These characteristics are accented by bright acidity, integrated tannin and... more »
2008 Metamorphosis
Color:
Medium ruby
Aroma:
An aromatic and complex nose exhibits a rich cassis quality along with the bolder character of blue and black fruits graced by a touch of spicy oak.
Taste:
Distinctive cassis, blueberry and blackberry fruits found on... more »
2008 Transformation
Color:
Vibrant ruby
Aroma:
Blackberry Bramble
Taste:
Opulence and texture is the theme for this wine. The 2008 Transformation from the Jaffe Estate Vineyard opens with the generous aromas of a blackberry bramble and a fine chocolate... more »
2007 Metamorphosis
Color:
Medium ruby
Aroma:
Cherry, blackberry, red currant and grilled toast
Taste:
Classic bench-land, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon flavors with ripe, Bing cherry and plum most prominent. The palate is weighted towards the entry which is big... more »
2007 Transformation
Color:
Vibrant ruby
Aroma:
Blackberry Bramble
Taste:
Opulence and texture is the theme for this wine. The 2007 Transformation opens with the generous aromas of a blackberry bramble and a fine chocolate. The texture makes an... more »
2006 Metamorphosis6 Bottles Maximum
Color:
Medium ruby
Aroma:
Blackberry, cherry, anise, almond, gingerbread and vanilla.
Taste:
Supple tannins extend from the palate entry to the finish without showing a rough edge. Polish and balance is the theme for this... more »
2006 Transformation6 Bottles Maximum
Color:
Vibrant ruby
Aroma:
Blackberry Bramble
Taste:
The 2006 Transformation opens with the generous aromas of a blackberry bramble and a fine chocolate. The texture makes an immediate impression with the broad and supple tannins... more »
2005 Metamorphosis
Color:
Medium ruby
Aroma:
Blackberry, cherry, anise, marzipan, gingerbread and vanilla.
Taste:
Supple tannins extend from the entry to the finish without showing a rough edge. Polish and balance is the theme for this delicious wine... more »
2005 Transformation
Color:
Vibrant ruby
Aroma:
Raspberries, violets and black currents
Taste:
Inspired by the wines of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, the 2005 Transformation is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. The barrel fermentation technique... more »