Vineyard 7 & 8 and Spring Mountain Cabernet | Launny Steffens
This is a Vintage episode from 2005.
The Restaurant Guys welcome Launny Steffens, co-founder of Vineyard 7 & 8 in Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain District, for a conversation about mountain fruit, terroir, and the pursuit of a more food-friendly California Cabernet Sauvignon.
Why This Episode Matters
Launny explains why he chose Spring Mountain for Vineyard 7 & 8 and why elevation, slope, fog, and sun exposure matter in Napa Cabernet.
The conversation explores terroir in practical terms: how land, weather, soil, and farming choices show up in the glass.
The Guys discuss the tension between…
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