2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
This unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon selected from several blocks from our 16-acre Yountville estate. Crafted by our winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, this is a complex wine with distinctive character and extraordinary complexity with a beautiful balance of fruit character, power, acidity and structure.
Winemaker, Gemstone
We are fortunate to partner with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most extraordinary talents in winemaking today. His non-interventionist approach aligns with our commitment to terroir, allowing our vineyard's character to guide the style of our wines. Originally from South Carolina, Thomas made his way to Napa Valley in the mid-1990s after graduating from the University of Virginia. His education in wine began while working as a cellar hand and lab enologist for winemaker Ehren Jordan at Turley Wine Cellars in 1997. Since that time, Brown's wines have garnered spectacular critical and public acclaim, and he currently works with some of the most renowned wineries in Napa Valley.
Country born: USA
Education: Thomas graduated from the University of Virginia. His education in wine began while working as a cellar hand and lab enologist for winemaker Ehren Jordan at Turley Wine Cellars in 1997.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Thomas takes a non-interventionist and site specific approach to making wine. His focus is always on the vineyard shining through in the wines.
Gemstone 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.
Gemstone Vineyard Contact: Molly Roberts
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