BRAND Napa Valley
See Clone
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 25 | Lot No. 16
Vintage: 2019
BRAND Napa Valley
See Clone
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Estate grown on Pritchard Hill, your wine is a 100% See Clone Cabernet Sauvignon
- Organically farmed, this low-yielding block produces small, intense berries
- Fermenting in an upright Hermitage oak tank, aging in French oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered
- Our winemakers selected a single barrel from the most compelling block of 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
BRAND Napa Valley's stunning vineyards on the eastern slopes above Oakville combine the energy, power and wild character of a hillside with something sophisticated and rare. In 2019, the "See Clone" Cabernet Sauvignon stood out among several exceptional vineyard blocks and was fermented in a new Hermitage Oak upright to accentuate its bright fruit and lush texture. The winemakers selected a single barrel that delivers a vibrant, expressive and seductive wine.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, BRAND Napa Valley
My journey started at Chateau Haut Brion (where my passion for cabernet-based blends and sauvignon blanc began) and I completed a masters program in Agronomy and Enology under the direction of Professor Sequin, the renowned terroir specialist. I was fascinated by the relationship between soil and wine quality,
a fascination which continues today.
Yearning to know more, I set out for Napa Valley (Dominus Estate), Western Australia (Chittering Estate), Chianti in Italy (Badia O Coltibuono) and Bordeaux (Chateau Petrus) where I divided my time between soil study and winemaking. However, the great diversity of terroirs I found in Napa Valley, and its potential for extraordinary wines, was a revelation to me.
Country born: France
Education: University of Bordeaux - geology, viticulture, enology
Mentor in the United States: Paul Draper
Mentor in France: Christian Moueix
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy is to make good wine!
Winery Distribution
BRAND Napa Valley is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
BRAND Napa Valley Contact: Matt Johnson
Domestic:
- Colorado ( RNDC )
- Delaware ( Bacchus )
- Florida ( Aspect )
- Georgia ( Hesmisphere )
- Kansas ( LDF )
- Maryland ( bacchus )
- Michigan ( Veritas )
- Nebraska ( Quail )
- North Carolina ( Advintage )
- South Carolina ( Advintage )
- Tennessee ( Better Brands )
- Texas ( RNDC )
International:
- Belgium ( CA terrior )
- Canada - Alberta ( D.G. Imports )
- Canada - British Columbia ( Vintage Corks )
- Canada - Ontario ( Rogers & Co. )
- Canada - Quebec ( Onivino Vins et Spiritueux Inc. )
- China ( California Terroir )
- Costa Rica ( Delizia )
- Japan ( Nakagawa Wine Co. )
- Mexico ( Vinosapiens )
- Singapore ( CWC )
- South Korea ( Nara Cellar )
- Switzerland ( Napa Wine Ltd. )
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