At PreVail, to produce wines of great depth and character, winemaking begins in the vineyards. We have concentrated on a small quantity of grapes from distinctive mountain vineyards to create wines that reflect the impact of “terroir” — the combination of soils, climate and the exposure of our mountain estate. Our winemaking philosophy is to build upon the best that the vineyard and terroir has to offer, and to let the wine’s special personality and unique qualities shine through.
Wines that PreVail.

Affectionately called Back Forty, the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine are grown on low-yielding vines on a 40 acre block at the back side of Ferrari-Carano’s RockRise Mountain in Alexander Valley. The vineyard sits at 1100-foot elevation on a plateau that traps the night air, naturally cooling the grapes and extending their hang time. Expressive dark berry, crème de cassis and vanilla aromas marry perfectly with opulent fruit and sweet, caramelized oak flavors, creating a rich and dense mid-palate followed by a finish of superb length.