In the Vineyard at MacDonald, Part 3: The Old-Vine Holy Grail

Planted in Napa's Oakville district in 1954, MacDonald Vineyards' oldest Cabernet vines represent what co-owners Alex and Graeme MacDonald strive to achieve at their historic property. Alex explains how the grapes from these "holy grail" vines fuel their Cabernets' structure, power, complexity and ageability.

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