Hertelendy Vineyards
Arose
2017 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Auction 23 | Lot No. 63
Vintage: 2017
Hertelendy Vineyards
Arose
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Aging for 23 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels
- Grapes sourced from unique volcanic mountain terroirs, including Howell Mountain and Atlas Peak
- 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, a divergence as Hertelendy lost 75% of their Cabernet Sauvignon to the fires in 2017
- This red blend is made entirely by Ralph Hertelendy
Description
This unique "Arose" red blend is a superior blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, featuring grapes sourced from unique volcanic mountain terroirs including Howell Mountain and Atlas Peak. Aged for 23 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels this one-of-a-kind wine will age gracefully for years to come.
Ralph Hertelendy
Winemaker, Hertelendy Vineyards
Ralph Hertelendy is a young entrepreneur who fell in love with wine at a very early age. When Ralph was 5 years old in France, he tasted one of the best French Grand Crus, and remembered liking it not just for the flavor, but also because it brought friends and family together. After getting his business degree from the University of San Francisco, Ralph became a sommelier and worked for several wineries in the Napa Valley in sales, and as a winemaker's assistant under Laura Barrett.
When he was 25, he made his first wine in his basement, and over the years he has refined his craft towards creating only top quality style wines. Being multilingual, he has lived and traveled in France, Italy, and Spain to go on wine explorations in specific regions to further hone his craft and broaden his horizons.
Country born: United States
Education: Level 1 Sommelier
Mentors: Laura Barrett, Phillip Corallo-Titus, Russell Bevan
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
• TOP 100 WINE DISCOVERIES 2020 — ROBERT PARKER
• 99 point rated wines (98 from Robert Parker and Jeb Dunnuck)
• Multiple Gold Medals at Texsom (judged by Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine)
• Double Gold & Best in Class at Sunset International Wine Competition,
• #43 in Top 100 International Wine Report 2018
"Put this bottle on the table next to most reds and it's like sending Shaquille O'Neal into a middle-school basketball game...an absolute blockbuster." — Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier
Winemaking Philosophy:
To create world-class wines, never compromise quality, and pursue excellence while maintaining the distinguished Hertelendy style with each vintage. Quality above all else.
Winery Distribution
Hertelendy 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.
Hertelendy Vineyards Contact: Ralph Hertelendy
Domestic:
- Arizona ( A Bottle A Day, LLC )
- California ( Serendipity Wines )
- Florida ( Twenty-One Wine & Spirits (XXI) )
- Georgia ( Hemispheres )
- Hawaii ( Johnson Brothers of HI )
- Indiana ( Carroll Wines & Spirits )
- Iowa ( University Distributors )
- Maryland ( Well Crafted )
- Massachusetts ( Horizon/Trellis )
- Michigan ( The Wine Poor )
- Minnesota ( Origin Wine & Spirits )
- Nevada ( Summit Spirits & Wine )
- New Jersey ( Lieber Fine Wine )
- New York ( Lieber Fine Wine )
- North Carolina ( Cellar Distributing )
- Oklahoma ( Premium Brands )
- Tennessee ( Best Brands Inc )
- Texas ( Serendipity Wines )
- Virginia ( Well Crafted )
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