PATEL - Napa Valley
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
Auction 25 | Lot No. 90
Vintage: 2019
PATEL - Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Hand-selected barrel of 2019 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon by winemaker Julien Fayard
- Sourced from Bennett Vineyard in Coombsville, a true expression of this wine’s distinctive terroir
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from a single 100% new French oak barrel
- A powerful wine, with intense color, opulent character and impeccable balance
Description
This rare bottling of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was hand-selected and crafted by winemaker Julien Fayard. Sourced from Bennett Vineyard in Coombsville, this wine is a true expression of the distinctive microclimate (cooled by the fog and breezes blowing off of San Pablo Bay) and terroir (gently sloping, eastern-facing terrain with slightly distressed volcanic soils) found in the Coombsville nested appellation. Fruit from Bennett Vineyard consistently produces a rich, powerful wine, with intense color and opulent character. Our 2019 Premier Napa Valley is no exception with layers of dark fruit, mouth-watering acid, a long rich finish, and impeccable balance.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Julien Fayard
Winemaker, PATEL - Napa Valley
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers producing California varietals with French finesse. He believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate. He has a track record of building brands both in terms of quality and market presence.
Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing quality rosé at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. In Napa, he was Philippe Melka’s director of winemaking for a few years before launching his own projects.
Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
Country born: France
Education: Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Julien believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate.
Winery Distribution
PATEL - 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.
PATEL - Napa Valley Contact: Allison Wilkes
Domestic:
- Georgia ( Wine Insite )
- Hawaii ( Oxford Street Merchants )
- Iowa ( Global Wines Iowa )
- Michigan ( Woodberry Wine )
- North Carolina ( Oxford Street Merchants )
- Oklahoma ( Artisan Fine Wine and Spirits )
- Tennessee ( Tennessee Crown )
- Texas ( Vintage Select Wines )
- Virginia ( Oxford Street Merchants )
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