Staglin Family Vineyard
2014 Red Wine
Rutherford
Auction 20 | Lot No. 0
Vintage: 2014
Staglin Family Vineyard
Red Wine
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot
- Aged in French oak barrels for 22 months
- Rutherford Bench Estate
- Blend of components of the best barrels of the 2014 vintage
Description
Situated on an alluvial fan at the base of the tallest mountain in the Mayacamas, an area known as the Rutherford Bench, vines have been planted on this historic estate dating back to the 1860s. Under the Staglin family’s ownership and farmed by David Abreu since 1985, this property has been cared for with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Powerful yet refined, this Premiere Napa Valley wine embodies a one-of-a-kind selection of the best components that the the vineyard yielded in 2014. The blend is composed from our winemaker Fredrik Johansson’s favorite barrels of the vintage, showcasing all three classic red wine varieties on the estate: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. It has been aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.
Fredrik Johansson
Winemaker, Staglin Family Vineyard
I previously worked with consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, taking the traditional route of an apprentice to acquire my knowledge and expertise. I began my 'education' at Nicholson Ranch in Sonoma, continued it at Two Hands Wines in Australia and honed it further at Outpost Wines on Howell Mountain, where I also oversaw several of Thomas' consulting projects, including Schrader Cellars and Maybach Family Vineyards. Since 2007 I have been the winemaker at Staglin Family Vineyard where I have had the fortune of collaborating with two legends in the industry, Michel Rolland and David Abreu.
Country born: United States
Education: University of California, Berkeley - Political Science & English. Mentors: Thomas Rivers Brown; Micheal Twelftree/Matt Wenk; Michel Rolland. Internships: Two Hands Wines, Australia
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
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Winemaking Philosophy:
It's been turned into a cliche these days, but it really is true: winemaking starts (and in most respects, in my opinion, ends) in the vineyard. Wines are, or at least should strive to be, a reflection and expression of time and place, so work as hard as you can or need to in the vineyard to help the vines produce their best possible crop, then don't mess it up or be too heavy-handed with it in the winery. A few guiding words: Respect, transparency, texture, balance, elegance, and varietal correctness.
Winery Distribution
Staglin Family Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Staglin Family Vineyard Contact: Shannon Staglin
Domestic:
- Alabama ( Pinnacle )
- Arizona ( Maverick )
- California ( Direct )
- Colorado ( Synergy )
- Connecticut ( Murphy's )
- Delaware ( Vintage Imports )
- Florida ( Aspect )
- Georgia ( Prime Wine )
- Hawaii ( Ohana )
- Idaho ( Idaho Wine Merchants and S&C )
- Illinois ( Maverick )
- Indiana ( Carroll )
- Iowa ( Okoboji )
- Kansas ( Standard )
- Kentucky ( Heidelberg )
- Maine ( Easterly )
- Maryland ( Roanoake )
- Massachusetts ( MS Walker )
- Michigan ( Great Lakes )
- Minnesota ( Maverick )
- Missouri ( Pinnacle Imports )
- Montana ( George's )
- Nebraska ( Italian Vine )
- Nevada ( Imperial )
- New Hampshire ( Vinlandia )
- New Jersey ( Vintage Imports )
- New Mexico ( Santa Fe Boutique )
- New York ( Independence )
- North Carolina ( Kellogg Selections )
- North Dakota ( Vine Block )
- Ohio ( Heidelberg )
- Oklahoma ( Artisan )
- Oregon ( Mitchell )
- Pennsylvania ( Vintage Imports )
- Rhode Island ( Rhode Island Distributing )
- South Carolina ( Curated Selections )
- South Dakota ( Okoboji )
- Tennessee ( Best Brands, Empire, West Crown )
- Texas ( Maverick )
- Utah ( Enotech Wines )
- Vermont ( Vermont Wine Merchants )
- Virginia ( Roanoke )
- Washington ( Vehrs )
- West Virginia ( French Connection )
- Wisconsin ( General Beverage )
- Wyoming ( Bomb Somm )
International:
- Bermuda ( Goslings )
- Canada - Alberta ( SBSW Wines )
- Canada - British Columbia ( Vintage Corks )
- Canada - Ontario ( Quality Wines )
- Canada - Saskatchewan ( Quality Wines )
- Costa Rica ( Delizia )
- Dominican Republic ( El Catador )
- France ( Domaine Leflaive )
- Indonesia ( Turino )
- Ireland ( Wine Lab )
- Japan ( Nakagawa )
- Luxembourg ( Vimowa )
- Mexico ( Baja Wines )
- Philippines ( Premium Wine Exchange )
- Poland ( Californian Wines )
- Puerto Rico ( Plaza Cellars )
- Romania ( rewine )
- Scotland ( Pol Roger )
- Singapore ( Water and Wine )
- South Korea ( CSV )
- Sweden ( Swedish Brands )
- Switzerland ( napawine )
- Taiwan ( Prowine )
- Thailand ( Water and Wine )
- United Arab Emirates ( MMI )
- United Kingdom ( Pol Roger )
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