NUXY: Being Optimistic, Inspiring and Impulsive
NUXY Wines is the brainchild of Charles Bartlett and Robert Smith, hard-living and hard-working winemakers in Napa Valley. Named after their mutual desire to being optimistic, inspiring, and impulsive. NUXY centers squarely on the worlds most respected varietals sourced from Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the Red Hills. Their philosophy on the importance of true ripeness for creating luscious, decadent and long-lived wines gives them a reputation for pushing the limits. It’s all about strength and credibility with each new vintage.
2023 Vintage
IMPULSE
Lean in. The 2023 NUXY ‘Impulse’ Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant and self-assured; it hums with dark fruit and lifted spice, carrying a bold yet polished presence that lingers long after the last sip.
Electric and expressive, this vintage delivers mountain-grown intensity wrapped in polished structure, with bold dark fruit and spice that make it equally at home beside a flame-kissed steak or as the main event of the evening.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Vivid cherries and lush, dark berries leap from the glass, framed by a polished sheen of French oak that keeps all that exuberance in check. The 2023 is equal parts playful and poised — the kind of bottle you open with intention, pour generously, and let carry you from the first spark of conversation to the last slow sip of the night.
2022 Vintage
REVENGE – GSM
Experience the bold presence of NUXY ‘REVENGE’ GSM—a wine of commanding intensity and captivating complexity.
Its dynamic personality unfolds with layers of depth and an electrifying energy, leaving a lasting impression with every powerful swirl and spirited sip.
WINEMAKER NOTES
NUXY ‘REVENGE’ GSM opens with aromas of dried flower petals, blackberries, under-ripe raspberries and black pepper. On the palate, fine tannins carry vibrant red and blue fruits alongside earthy undertones. Syrah contributes a hint of brine and savory depth, complemented by fresh blueberries and a rich mid-palate. Grenache adds texture and bright red fruit, while Mourvedre deepens the profile with dark red fruit and earthy complexity.
2022 Vintage
IMPULSE
Grab your comfy socks. The second vintage of NUXY ‘Impulse’ Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon is snug and cozy; it hits every corner of your palate with pleasing intensity.
Fruit-driven and rich, the oak-imparted tannins make for a ripper time with some charred meat or perfect for that easy weeknight in.
You already know why it's special; made by Charles Bartlett and Robert Smith - bold, rich blackberry and cassis mingle with hints of cedar and a touch of spice. Robust, velvety texture leads to a long, satisfying finish leaving you begging for more. Fill it up!
WINEMAKER NOTES
Spirited cherries and juicy berries, their exuberance wrapped in the warm embrace of French oak. It's an invitation to unwind and embark upon a journey that pairs perfectly with your favorite moments. Each sip tells a story of craftsmanship and joy, making it a perfect companion to your evenings of relaxation and celebration.
REVENGE
This celebrates the big and bold, the powerful, the juicy, the poised, the age-worthy, and the compelling. From your special bottle to your everyday quaffer, this has you covered. Grab your fancy glassware (or your favorite vessel) and get ready to celebrate the moment!
Revenge kind of ambles about the glass - nothing wishy-washy. It’s a big, brash, potent wine that kicks in the door and throws its weight around. In a good way, we promise.
Dark and inky in color, there’s a glossy, intoxicating swirl of purple in the glass. Chocolate, cassis, coffee, and cedar rise up from within. The main act, powerful and ripe black cherries and raspberries.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Nuxy Revenge is a beauty of a thing on its own, a dollop of Zinfandel in there and it kicks the wine into rich, dense overdrive. There's no denying that Robert Smith knows the reigns of the wine game, you can guarantee every drop that carries a melting pot of blue and black fruits, with a kick of baking spice.
IMPULSE
93 POINTS - THE TASTING PANEL MAGAZINE
Blackberry jelly and a toffee nose moves to palate, with a dollop of violet and chocolate. Dense and developed, with round tannins that comfort. Black fruit is concentrated, creamy, and ripe.
Gather around. NUXY ‘Impulse’ Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon is positive and charming; its personality has a certain complexity and verve that so powerfully affects others that it can inspire people with a simple swirl and sip.
A transcendently intense wine, you’ll want to high-five each other and simply breathe in the awe and privilege to be in the presence of such an incredible, mountain Cabernet.
Why is it so special? What we can tell you, is this is rare and wondrous; made by Charles Bartlett and Robert Smith, two absolute Napa Valley icons - black fruits, dark spice, red earth, creamy dark chocolate velvety texture with a hint of muscle that builds with every kind of forest berry, intermingling with firm but fully ripe tannins. Truly, truly delicious.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Rambunctious cherries and burstingly-juicy berries are just contained by a toasty coating of fabulous French oak. The perfect bottle to crack on a Friday night to kick off your weekend. Get home, pour yourself a glass, start cooking and hope there’s some left by the time you’re done.
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