Davis Estates
Phase Five: Loving Life!
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 25 | Lot No. 31
Vintage: 2019
Davis Estates
Phase Five: Loving Life!
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by the world-class team of Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky
- A hint of Petite Sirah is added for its dark fruit, structure and enhanced complexity
- The wine is aging 24 months in 75% new Taransaud French cooperage in a dedicated cave
- Powerful and opulent, with black fruits and cassis, this is a very serious wine from a great vintage
Description
Our unique wine, 2019 "Phase Five: Loving Life!" crafted just for Premiere Napa Valley 2021 refers to the enjoyment of life’s hard work. We are incredibly grateful to have survived the Glass fire with our winery and business operations intact. This wine is crafted from fruit from the oldest blocks of our vineyards, hand selected by Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky. "Phase Five: Loving Life!" is an incredibly rich and luxurious wine, exhibiting the terroir and true potential unique to this historic property. The wine is aged deep in our caves for two years, behind forged steel doors accessible only by biometric hand scanner.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Davis Estates
Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy. Philippe's first winery was Chateau Haut Brion, followed by work and study in Australia, Italy, back in France (Petrus) and finally in Napa Valley (Dominus). Philippe began consulting in 1995.
Country born: France
Education: Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Honors / Awards:
Named by Robert Parker as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines are made in the vineyard, with minimal intervention in the cellar.
Winery Distribution
Davis Estates is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Davis Estates Contact: Andrew Wesson
International:
- Canada - Ontario ( The Independent Wine Company )
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