Buehler Vineyards
Turkey Feed
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 23 | Lot No. 16
Vintage: 2017
Buehler Vineyards
Turkey Feed
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This intense, earthy wine has been reserved for Premiere Napa Valley
- Vines typically yield just over two tons per acre of small-berried clusters from Conn Valley Estate
- Single-barrel 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aging 22 months in 100% new French oak, unfined and unfiltered
- As always, our mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is approachable to indulge in promptly, but built to age for many years
Description
This one-of-a-kind wine was sourced from our hillside Cabernet Sauvignon block we refer to as Turkey Feed. These vines typically give us just over two tons per acre of small-berried clusters. Used as part of our estate Cabernet Sauvignon blend, we’ve reserved just a nip of this intense, earthy wine for Premiere Napa Valley 2019. This single-barrel, 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 22 months in 100 percent new French oak barrels, unfined and unfiltered.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
David Cronin
Winemaker, Buehler Vineyards
28 years experience in Napa Valley: nine years as assistant winemaker at Far Niente; five years as founding winemaker at Dolce; 16 years as winemaker Buehler Vineyards; and 12 years as a consulting winemaker.
Country born: United States
Education: BA Geology Colorado College
Post Graduate Studies Vit & Enology UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Less is more, but when the going gets tough, more is just about right.
Winery Distribution
Buehler Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Buehler Vineyards Contact: Misha Chelini
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