2017 Barrel Auction Lots - Auction Napa Valley

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Acacia Vineyard

2016 Pinot Noir

Napa Valley

A powerful, complex Pinot Noir made from the renowned Winery Lake Vineyard in Los Carneros
Selected entirely from the southeast-facing Block 10, a favorite of winemaker Matthew Glynn
Our most expressive Pinot Noir barrel was hand-selected for this unique blend

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Acumen

PEAK

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Atlas Peak

PEAK is our finest wine produced from our 116-acre, organically farmed estate
Made from the best lots from our two Atlas Peak vineyards: Attelas and Edcora
A powerful, mountain Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases our high-elevation terroir

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Alpha Omega

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Aged for 22 months with 80% in new French oak and 20% in 1- year-old barrels
Vineyards include To Kalon, Missouri Hopper, Las Piedras, Sunshine Valley and Newton
The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc

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Amici Cellars

Beckstoffer's Missouri Hopper Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

Single barrel 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel fermented and aged 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels
From the Missouri Hopper Vineyard, deeply rooted in Napa Valley history since 1873
Rich, black fruit aromas of toasted oak and savory herbs reveal a elegant, refined structure

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Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards

Estate Reserve

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2015 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petite Verdot
The Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes from 20-plus- year-old vines on our property in Conn Valley

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Aril Wines

Kelham Vineyards

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Ehren Jordan is our talented winemaker
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is from Kelham Vineyards located in the city of Napa
Aged for two years in barrel with 60% new oak

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Artesa Winery

Foss Valley Ranch Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Atlas Peak

Grown at 1,500 feet elevation, this acclaimed vineyard yields intense aromas, concentrated flavors and supple fine tannins
Hand-sorted and fermented in 500L new French oak puncheon
Winemaker Ana Diogo-Draper showcases the classic mountain fruit of Atlas Peak in a velvety wine that is both powerful and polished

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AXR Winery

Reserve

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon blended from consulting winemaker Jean Hoefliger’s selection of most expressive micro lots
Fruit sourced from coveted vineyards, both mountain and valley floor
Historic ghost winery, pre-Prohibition estate, AXR’s inaugural ANV lot

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Baldacci Family Vineyards

Heirloom

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Stags Leap District

Our Heirloom Cabernet Sauvignon is an annual expression selected exclusively for ANV
Our winemaking team handpicked this lot from an array of barrels each reflecting a different block, clone and rootstock
We find joy in creating generations of Heirloom wines that express the ongoing legacy of our property

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Beaulieu Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

This wine exemplifies its Rutherford appellation, great saturation of color, aromas and flavors
86% of the fruit was sourced from our historic Rutherford block vineyards - BV Ranches No. 1, No. 2 and No. 10
Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec were added to enhance the complex flavor profile

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Bella Union

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

This wine is a unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
The cornerstone vineyard of this wine is located along Bella Oaks Lane
Intense, beautifully proportioned and complex flavors

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Bennett Lane

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Highlighted by the Calistoga nested appellation
Elegant Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in new French oak barrels

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Beringer Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Barrel selections of Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate Home Ranch Vineyard comprise the blend
Fruit from this vineyard has been a key component of our Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon since its debut in 1982
Flavors of dark berries and black cherries are layered with licorice and oak spice, with a fleshy mid-palate and a memorable finish

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Black Stallion Estate Winery

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, an expression of the best of Napa Valley
Sourced from some of the highest-regarded AVAs in Napa Valley - primarily mountain fruit
Elegant tannins, high fruit concentration, rich, long finish and superb balance

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Blackbird Vineyards

Auction Napa Valley Cuvée

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

Blend of 75% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard sources: Shifflett Vineyards, Hudson Vineyard and Stagecoach Vineyards
Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 70% new and 30% seasoned

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Bounty Hunter Rare Wine

Blind Justice Beckstoffer To Kalon

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer portion of the historic To Kalon vineyard
Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak, primarily Taransaud 'barriques' of unique shape and size
A pure expression of blackberry, cassis and spice from one of Oakville's legendary sites

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BRYTER Estates

Barrel Selection

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed George III vineyard in Rutherford
Aged in 100% new Seguin Moreau's Icone French oak barrels
Complex and luscious with silky tannins, concentrated flavors of black currant and cherry

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Cain Vineyard & Winery

2015 Red Table Wine

Spring Mountain District

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec
The fruit for this wine come from a high elevation in the Spring Mountain District
The fruit was grown organically on our estate

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Cardinale

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

The focus of the blend is two mountains that have defined our viticultural efforts, Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain
Featuring Veeder Peak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (81%) and W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot (15%), along with La Jota Vineyard Petit Verdot (4%)
It is a powerhouse version of Cardinale that will age gracefully in your cellar for decades

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Castello di Amorosa

Il Barone

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

This wine is sourced from vineyards in Rutherford, Coombsville and Diamond Mountain
100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 22 months in French oak barrels

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Chappellet Vineyard

Pritchard 48

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from our most coveted blocks on Pritchard Hill
Gracefully balanced, it offers voluptuous fruit, vivid spice and classic mountain structure
Pritchard 48 commemorates the 48th vintage from the Chappellet family on Pritchard Hill

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Clif Family Winery

Croquet Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Howell Mountain

Our estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our CCOF-certified organic Croquet Vineyard
These vines are planted on the north side of Howell Mountain at an elevation of 1,785 feet
Aged 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels

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Clos Du Val

Crown Du Val

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Stags Leap District

This wine comes from the Hirondelle Estate Vineyard located in Stags Leap District
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our most prized estate-grown blocks
Exceptional, age-worthy expression of our acclaimed Stags Leap District terroir

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Continuum Estate

2016 Red Table Wine

Napa Valley

100% grown, produced and bottled at Continuum Estate winery on Pritchard Hill
An old-vine blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot
Fermented in oak and cement tanks, aged in 70% new French oak barrels for 20 months

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Correlation Wine Company

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

A powerful, yet decisively complex "Correlation" of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot
A "Correlation" between three vineyards sourced between Spring Mountain District and Rutherford nested appellations
The newest chapter from the Steffens Family portfolio of wines, which includes Vineyard 7 & 8, this is our "Correlation"

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Covert Estate

Estate

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Coombsville

The 2016 Covert Estate is a blend of two Cabernet Sauvignon clones, 341 and 337
Fermented in stainless steel tanks and will age in 100% new French oak for 18 to 20 months
The wine expresses the site and vintage with dark texture and bright aromatics, an abundance of color and fine tannins

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D. R. Stephens Estate

Moose Valley Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate Moose Valley Vineyard
Special block designated blend
Aged two years in new French oak barriques

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Darioush

Sage Vineyard, Mount Veeder

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Mount Veeder

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown from our Mount Veeder vineyard estate, at an elevation of 2,000 feet
The hallmarks of this hillside site are small berries, dense flavors and refined tannins
Cellar worthy 'best of vineyard, best of vintage' lots comprise the final Cabernet blend

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Darms Lane

Linda's Hillside

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from our property in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Aged 20 months in French oak barrels, 60% new
97% or more Cabernet Sauvignon, with very small amount of Petit Verdot

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Davies Vineyards

J. Davies Estate Tierra Luna Block

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Diamond Mountain District

The vintage’s top barrel came from the east side of Jack & Jamie’s Grove
A Napa Green vineyard site nestled between the Ritchie and Nash Creek canyons
Crafted by senior winemaker Sean Thompson and consulting winemaker Celia Welch

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Duckhorn Vineyards

Monitor Ledge Vineyards Cuvee

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

Monitor Ledge Vineyard is located on the alluvial fan of Selby Creek in Calistoga
Composed of cobblestones and a gravelly sandy loam, causing water to drain rapidly
Fruit intensity and structure are unique characteristics of wines from this area

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Ehlers Estate

Block 4

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

A single lot of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Aikens Loam hill on our St. Helena estate
Full-bodied and infinitely complex, with firm tannins and a powerful finish
100% Cabernet Sauvignon that is 100% estate grown from our organic vineyards

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Eleven Eleven

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate Laki’s Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced with lots of up- front fruit
Beautifully crafted by Kirk Venge

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Etude

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

This Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates our long relationships with some of Napa’s most regarded winegrowers
Sourced exclusively from Vine Hill Ranch in Oakville and Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford
Crafted with minimal winemaking intervention and aged in French oak barrels for 20 months

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Far Niente

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

100% Oakville nested appellation, estate grown in Martin Stelling Vineyard
Offers a unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
Aged in 100% new and once-used French oak barrels

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Foley Johnson

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

100% French oak barrels, 35% new French oak
A classic expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the acclaimed Rutherford nested appellation
Low yields lend to a highly concentrated, full-bodied wine

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Franciscan Estate

Meritage

2015 Red Wine

Napa Valley

Blend is composed of 43% Petit Verdot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Malbec
Petit Verdot and Malbec are sourced from our Oakville estate vineyard and aided by Cabernet Sauvignon from northwestern Yountville
Aged in 50% new French oak barrels

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Frank Family Vineyards

Winston Hill

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

Winston Hill is the flagship wine of the Frank Family Vineyards portfolio
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Franks' hillside Rutherford estate vineyard, Winston Hill
Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels

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Freemark Abbey

Bordeaux Blend

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

Sourcing Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Freemark Abbey, St. Helena
Josephine Tychson established wine growing at Freemark Abbey in 1886
Well-drained, gravelly soils cause the vines to naturally struggle, creating great depth

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Frias Family Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Spring Mountain District

2015 vintage, single vineyard from our upper estate
Planted in 1998, this single vineyard block is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
A smaller crop, but dense fruit

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Gamble Family Vineyards

CAIRO

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

Named after Tom Gamble's beloved four legged companion, Cairo
100% Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from a 2.5-acre single vineyard, Clone 337
Our winemaker, Jim Close, selected the most expressive barrel of the year to honor Cairo

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Gandona Estate

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Sourced entirely from our estate vineyards perched high upon Napa's famed Pritchard Hill
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Clones 6, 7 and 4
Aged 22 months in 80% new French Oak barrels

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Ghost Block

Ghost Block Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Yountville

From the famous "ghost block" single vineyard: 16 acres planted next to cemetery
A beautiful expression of 100% Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon

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HALL

Sacrashe Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

The wine’s color is purple and black to the core
It exudes enormous complexity with aromas of black fruits and freshly moved earth
Exceptionally rich, the wine gushes with a density and opulence that cascades over a lengthy finish

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Handwritten Wines

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Coombsville

The Coombsville appellation produces wines of great balance, richness and beauty
The complexity of aroma and flavor is staggering; notes of leather and tobacco to cassis and juicy, wild strawberry
The finish is long and ever evolving, smooth and lush. Aged 22 months in French oak

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Hewitt Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Winemaker Trevor Durling chooses only the best fruit for this limited-edition bottling
Planted in well-drained alluvial soils utilizing Cabernet Sauvignon Clones 4, 7 and 8 for flavor diversity and concentration
Berry and cluster-sorted, a portion is fermented in new French oak barrels. Cold soaking, extended skin contact, and battonage during fermentation develops the rich character

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Honig Vineyard & Winery

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Petit Verdot
Fruit from 3 well known vineyards in the famed Rutherford Appellation – Honig Vineyard, Campbell Family Vineyard and Dalla Gasperina
Aged for 24 months in specially selected, 100% new French oak barrels

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Hourglass

36-24-36

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Calistoga

36-24-36 is the perfect Hourglass proportion
The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is crafted from the five best barrels of Blueline Estate wines
The blend varies year to year based on the best wines in the cellar showcasing the different expressions of the Blueline Estate

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Inglenook

Rubicon

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

100% estate grown fruit from vineyard blocks originally planted in 1871
The blend (98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot) is elegant, with complex flavors and superb balance
The structure is well-integrated, showing great depth and a silky, fine-grained texture

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Jack Winery

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Diamond Mountain District

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot
100% French oak barrels
22 months cave aged

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Jamieson Ranch Vineyards

Double Lariat Reserve

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Single vineyard lot from Cordes Vineyard in Atlas Peak AVA
Single barrel production

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JAX Vineyards

Estate

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Calistoga

Silky, intense 100% Cabernet Sauvignon produced by Kirk Venge
Sourced from our estate's coveted 2.3-acre "Block 3" in the historic Calistoga nested appellation
Clone 337, barrel fermented and aged 21 months in new Nadalie Tonnellerie French oak barrels

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Jessup Cellars

Table For Four

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 4% Petite Sirah
Fruit sourced from 78% Chiles Valley, 12% Los Carneros and 10% Rutherford nested appellations
Aged 22 months, 70% new French oak barrels

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John Anthony Vineyards

The John Anthony Reserve, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

The John Anthony Reserve is a selection of our finest Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate
Aged 36 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Our wines are renowned for amazing balance, drinking and cellaring beautifully

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Jones Family Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Commemorating our 20th harvest, Thomas Brown selected the finest barrel of the vintage
100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 337, sourced from our Calistoga Hillside Estate M Block
Aged 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels from Darnajou

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Special Cuvee Auction Napa Valley

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

A one-of-a-kind 2015 Insignia “Special Cuvée” Auction Napa Valley blend
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc, aged 24 months
Sourced from 100% estate grown vineyards in Stags Leap District, St. Helena and South Napa

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Lail Vineyards

2016 Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley

100% Sauvignon Blanc
100% new oak, aged for 18 months
Single vineyard, Totem Estate located in Yountville

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Larkmead Vineyards

The Lark Ascending

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Calistoga

Our top cuvee, The Lark, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon planted on bale loam soil
Grapes for the wine are harvested in two segments over a 7-day period
This wine is a selection from the later harvest date, aged in a new Taransaud barrel

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Louis M. Martini Winery

Lot No. 1

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from mountainside vineyards within Napa Valley
Handpicked and hand-sorted before fermentation in our state-of-the-art cellar
Aged in 100% French oak barrels

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Melka Wines

2015 Metisse - Martinez Vineyard, Napa Valley

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

The first time we have produced a stunning Cabernet blend from this gorgeous vineyard atop Pritchard Hill
The well-known red, rocky volcanic soils that dominate this hill produce wines with austerity and power
A uniquely crafted blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

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Mending Wall

Tournahu Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

Sourced from St. Helena's Tournahu Vineyard
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 19 months in 100% new French oak; Darnajou & Taransaud cooperages

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Merus

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Coombsville

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Highlights the polished red fruit concentration of the Coombsville nested appellation
Pure, undiluted, handmade in every sense of the word

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Mi Sueño Winery

Selección Herrera

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

A reserve wine barrel selected from our limited Herrera production
100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in NFO with about 85% new oak
Vineyard owned and farmed by the Herrera family

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Miner Family Winery

The Oracle

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

Miner Family Winery's "The Oracle" is a blend of the five classic red wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot
Carefully crafted using up to 15 different lots from Stagecoach Vineyard

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Mount Veeder Winery

Rosenquist Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Mount Veeder

A blend composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec
Sourced entirely from our estate vineyard, Rosenquist, on top of Mount Veeder
Aged in 85% new French oak barrels

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Nellcôte

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Our inaugural Auction Napa Valley barrel lot
Crafted to amplify the elegance and power of Napa Valley's east benchlands
Blended from the best lots in our cellar

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Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, completely sourced from the Sullenger Vineyard
The vineyard is comprised of fluvial river deposits and clay loam soil from the Bale soil
All of John C. Sullenger’s 30 acres are devoted to Cabernet Sauvignon

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Oakville Ranch Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

Exclusive offering blending two barrel-fermented lots with two lots from our oldest vineyard blocks
Small crop resulted in intense aromas, ripe black fruit and concentrated flavors
Organically farmed Cabernet Sauvignon from a high altitude vineyard at eastern edge of the Oakville nested appellation

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Oakville Winery

Pelissa Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

Estate grown and produced from our family-owned vineyard at Highway 29 and Oakville Cross Road
Made from certified, organically-grown grapes since 1993
Made in a style that reflects modern Oakville and still captures the true, classic flavors

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O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery

2015 Cabernet Franc

Howell Mountain

Planted on only half an acre, our Cabernet Franc is used exclusively in our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon bottling
This wine is 100% Cabernet Franc from our estate vineyard on Howell Mountain
Aged in French oak barrels for 28 months for additional depth and complexity

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Outpost Wines

True Vineyard 'Immigrant'

2015 Blend

Howell Mountain

Sourced from the True Vineyard atop Howell Mountain
39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc
Co-fermented and aged 20 months in two-thirds new French oak

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Paradigm Winery

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

100% single vineyard and estate grown our property located in Oakville
Handcrafted by Heidi Barrett, who has been our winemaker since our inception in 1991
Aged for 20 months in 60% neutral and 40% new French oak

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Paraduxx

Auction Blend

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 8% Petit Verdot
This classic red wine blend is sourced exclusively from 3 of our estate vineyards throughout Napa Valley
The resulting wine strikes an artful and harmonious balance between power and complexity

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Parallel Napa Valley

Black Diamonds Series

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in 70% new French oak
Our best wine goes into the creation of this Limited Production “Black Diamonds Series” Cabernet Sauvignon

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Paul Hobbs

Nathan Coombs Estate

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Coombsville

Estate vineyard, volcanic rock, well-drained soils lend character and structure
Wine is well delineated, balanced, with purity of fruit and texturally fine grain tannins
100% new French oak aged; bottle age 10 to 25 years minimum

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Pellet Estate

Pellet Vineyard

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

Our heritage Pellet Vineyard dates back to 1862 and is at the epicenter of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Authentically grown, very rare and classically made by legendary winemaker Tom Rinaldi
100% French oak, 2 clones of Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot

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Porter Family Vineyards

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Coombsville

100% estate grown and produced Cabernet Sauvignon from our mature 29-year-old vines
Premiere south-facing slope vines at 600 foot elevation, with gravelly loam and rocky, volcanic soils
Aged 2 years in 100% new French oak, expressing a complex structure with round tannins

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Pride Mountain Vineyards

Rock Arch Triangle

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2015 marks the 25th vintage from the Pride family's Spring Mountain estate
At 2,100 feet, the 37-year-old Rock Arch Vineyard presents the epitome of Pride terroir
The ultra-light crop and ideal vintage conditions of 2015 produced an intense and unique wine

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Promise

The Gratitude

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

Dedicated to our children and our blessed year in France, we proudly introduce Promise Wine’s first meritage blend
This wine leads off with remarkable depth of color, gorgeous texture and balanced tannins that linger on the palate
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot is aged in 100% new French oak for 28 months

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Provenance Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

This wine is sourced from three outstanding vineyards in the Rutherford nested appellation
The fruit is hand-harvested and sorted, then cold soaked for three days, followed by two to three weeks of post-fermentation skin contact
In-barrel malolactic fermentation rounds the mouthfeel and adds complexity

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PureCru Napa Valley & Steele Canyon

Napa Meets Brunello

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

Winemaking veteran Mitch Cosentino partnered up with Paul Scotto to honor their Italian heritage
A blend of 22-year-old Sangiovese and other classic red wine varieties from the 2015 vintage
Barrel aged in French oak for over 2 years to give a Super Tuscan slant to an American made Brunello

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Raymond Vineyards

Le Cabaret

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
The grapes for Le Caberet are sourced from two distinct vineyards - one on sandy soil in St. Helena, and the second on volcanic soil in east Napa
This Cabernet Sauvignon will age gracefully for another 15-plus years

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Red Mare Wines

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Our flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 21 months in French oak barrels
Blended from small lot Cabernet Sauvignon sources from Calistoga to Coombsville
Ripe, mouth-watering red fruit with a full, rich center and firm, lush tannins

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Reynolds Family Winery and Italics Winegrowers

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Stags Leap District

This wine is a blend from Reynolds Family Winery's Annapurna Vineyard in Stags Leap and Italics Estate in Coombsville
85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc
Masterfully created by winemaker Steve Reynolds

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Robert Mondavi Winery

To Kalon Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Sourced from To Kalon Vineyard’s finest block, Monastery Block
Aged in 100% new French oak, featuring Taransaud exclusively

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Rocca Family Vineyards

Grigsby Vineyard Old Vines

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Yountville

100% estate grown Grigsby Vineyard Old Vines Cabernet, CCOF- certified and organically farmed
Our winemaker’s favorite lot, from the vineyard’s most beautifully expressive vines
A gorgeously concentrated, richly structured and uniquely delicious cellar classic

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Rombauer Vineyards

Stice Lane Vineyard

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from the oldest blocks of our historic Stice Lane Vineyard
100% barrel fermented to provide a more textured palate and silky tannins
Aged 18 months in new French oak barrels under the ideal conditions of our caves

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Round Pond Estate

SVS

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford

This wine is a combination of our single vineyard series: The Vow, Secret Garden & Scholar's Gate
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, densely concentrated with serious structure and beautiful balance
The blend of the three lots combines strength, complexity and femininity from winemakers Thomas Rivers Brown and Muiris Griffin

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ROY Estate

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

La Reveuse estate grown, ROY Estate
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from our 2 best blocks
24 months in new French Taransaud barrels

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Saintsbury

Stanly Ranch

2016 Pinot Noir

Los Carneros

Vibrant fruit and floral notes, while maintaining dense concentration and complexity
Blend of two different co-fermentation of Dijon 115, 667 and 777
One of our southernmost vineyards, maximizing the cooling influence of the San Pablo Bay

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Shadowbox Cellars

Grigsby Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Yountville

This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is Jason Moore's introduction as the new Shadowbox winemaker
Fermented in both new French oak and stainless, then aged 25 months in French oak barrels
Sourced from organically and sustainably farmed Grigsby Vineyard in the Yountville

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Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Stags Leap District

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
The richly flavored fruit is sourced from our hillside estate in the Stags Leap District
The wine ages 33 months in 60-gallon French oak barrels

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Sherwin Family Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Spring Mountain District

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from our mountaintop vineyard in Spring Mountain District
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc
Small, family-owned winery making estate Cabernet Sauvignon for 20 years

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Somerston Estate

Block 98

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown, produced and bottled from our 1,615-acre estate in the Napa Valley
The Cabernet Sauvignon for this wine is grown at an elevation of 1,400 feet, resulting in highly intense flavors
Aged for 28 months in new French oak, this wine will age for 25 to 30 years

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Spoto Family Wines

Private Reserve

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

2014 Oakville Station Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville Station is part of the historic To Kalon Vineyard featuring truly amazing fruit
An exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon blend, barrel aged for 34 months in custom made french oak barrels

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Stags' Leap Winery

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Stags Leap District

Sourced from our 80-acre estate vineyard
The Leap is a barrel selection of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon blocks, lots and cooperages from the 2015 vintage
Each lot was hand-selected by winemaker Christophe Paubert and aged in French oak barrels (50% new) for 20 months

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Sterling Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Our flagship reserve Cabernet Sauvignon made from the most expressive fruit of the vintage
Rich, inky and beautifully perfumed; concentrated black berry fruit with rich texture and a length of palate
Aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, 70% new

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The Debate

To Kalon

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard
100% open top barrel fermented
Thought-provoking wines that extend beyond the sense of taste

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The Hess Collection Winery

The Lion

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Mount Veeder

The Lion has been the emblem of the Hess family for many generations. It has come to symbolize the bold and persevering nature of founder Donald Hess
This wine represents the very best Cabernet Sauvignon we produce from our estate vineyards on Mount Veeder
The 2015 vintage is the third collaboration between consulting winemaker Celia Welch and Hess winemaker Dave Guffy

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The Mascot

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Made from the younger vines of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory
The Mascot reveals a glimpse into the evolution of our winegrowing endeavors
Its character is structured around an energetic balance of power and elegance

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Tom Scott Vineyard

Barn Burner - Tom Scott Vineyard

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Yountville

We produce a handcrafted, field-blended, classic style Cabernet Sauvignon
Planted in our field is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
We strive to balance each vine, giving us the highest quality fruit

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Trinitas Cellars

Estate Meritage

2015 Blend

Napa Valley

Our 7-acre estate vineyard is located above the beautiful Meritage Resort in Napa
Barrel aged in 100% new French oak for 20 months
Blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 14% Malbec

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Truchard Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Los Carneros

Los Carneros Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - discover the beauty of cool climate Cabernet
Aged in 100% French oak barrels, 45% new balance used
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Turnbull Wine Cellars

Anology

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Oakville

Grown with pride and passion at our acclaimed Fortuna Vineyard and estate vinified
Turnbull’s uncompromising focus is detailed in this exceptional wine of intention
Artisan cuvee highlighting our family-owned historic cellar in Oakville

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Varozza Vineyards

Joseph's Block

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

St. Helena

Varozza Vineyards was established in 1913 on a prime parcel of gravelly soil in St. Helena
Joseph's Block has the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the property and is dedicated to Jack's grandfather
The utmost care goes into crafting our wines from vineyard to bottle on the estate

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William Cole Vineyards

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

Inaugural vintage from our Howell Mountain property
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; vines are planted in red, rich volcanic soil
Our vineyard is located just above the fog line, with sundrenched afternoons ripening grapes to perfection

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William Hill Estate Winery

Carneros

2016 Chardonnay

Napa Valley

Crafted with cool climate grapes, sourced from Los Carneros in southern Napa Valley
This wine was fermented entirely in oak barrels and underwent malolactic fermentation
Aged for 15 months in barrel

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ZD Wines

Reserve

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

ZD's organically certified Rutherford estate vineyard is the foundation of every vintage
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; blend selected from top vineyard lots of the vintage
34 months barrel aging in American oak; 34 barrels produced