J. McClelland Cellars
Meritage PNV Cuvée
2017 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Auction 24 | Lot No. 143
Vintage: 2017
J. McClelland Cellars
Meritage PNV Cuvée
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A powerful, complex and balanced Meritage blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Napa Valley
- Aging for 30 months in French oak before bottling
- Firmly textured northeastern-hillside Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon seamlessly blends with an opulent Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Merlot
- Specifically selected from a range of barrels reflecting a nuanced character of the Old World with a Napa personality
Description
J. McClelland Cellars 2017 Meritage Premiere Napa Valley Cuvée represents an individual selection from two unique vineyards and several specific barrel lots to offer a true expression of harmony from both hillside and valley floor sites. The combined virtues of Napa Valley’s northeastern hills and the true character of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley have yielded a classic meritage blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that artfully expresses power and complexity with an overriding sense of grace. This one-of-a-kind wine stresses balance and structure with a harmonious level of richness that will continue its evolutionary path and reward cellaring for maximum enjoyment. With their philosophy of proper aging before release, Paul and Mitch aged this unique blend for 30 months in 100 percent French oak.
Mitch Cosentino
Winemaker, J. McClelland Cellars
Entering 40th harvest in 2019 vintage. Launched numerous wineries and brands, including pureCru Winery. Has acted as winemaking consultant for J. McClelland Cellars since 2014..
Country born: USA
Education: BA in Broadcast Communications fom CSU Sac. Mentors are John Parducci, Ed Sbragia among others.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Andre Tchelischeff Winemaker of the Year Award in 2003
Best American Cabernet Sauvignon in 1986 American Wine Competition.
Best American White Wine 2017 at the Best Wines in the World Competition
Over 2000 other Medals, Awards and honors
Winemaking Philosophy:
Flavor and balance are paramount. All wines should have the ability to age, using time honored methods with proper aging.
Paul Scotto
Winemaker, J. McClelland Cellars
5th generation winemaker Paul Scotto is a U.C. Davis Viticulture and Management graduate with a broad range of wine experience. After selling vineyard and construction equipment in the U.S. and Asia, Paul joined his family's wine business, Scotto Cellars, in 2009. Paul has managed his family's production and sourced grapes across California's finest growing regions. In 2011, this vineyard sourcing led to a winery acquisition in the rolling hills in eastern Napa Valley, Steele Canyon Cellars. It became the home of 50 Harvests and J. McClelland Cellars, where Paul leads an accomplished team of winemakers in the production of small lots of Napa Valley wines, producing award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Petite Verdot.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor's degree in Viticulture and Management from UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Balance, structure and varietal intensity makes for excellent wines.
Winery Distribution
J. McClelland Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
J. McClelland Cellars Contact: Allen Balik
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