Vineyard 7 & 8
40th Anniversary Harvest
2021 Chardonnay
Spring Mountain District
Auction 26 | Lot No. 103
Vintage: 2021
Vineyard 7 & 8
40th Anniversary Harvest
Chardonnay
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is a 40th anniversary vintage harvest from our estate Chardonnay vineyard at 2,020 feet high up in the Spring Mountain District nested appellation
- Planted in 1981 by David Abreu and Rick Foreman
- Old Wente Clone budwood from John Kongsgaard
- Barrel fermented, aging sur lie for 16 months in 30% new French oak
Description
While we know the common theme of Premiere Napa Valley is to pour big, bold, Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share our 40th anniversary harvest from our estate Chardonnay. Your wine is sourced from the highest elevation, original-rooted Chardonnay vines in Napa Valley. We promise this wine will make you take a step back, and want to come revisit more than once.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Martha McClellan
Winemaker, Vineyard 7 & 8
After receiving her degree in Oenology and Viticulture from the Geisenheim University in Germany, Martha spent 10 years honing her craft in Germany, Australia, and the U.S. before joining Merryvale Vineyards in Napa Valley as Assistant Winemaker in 1995. While at Merryvale, Martha began working with Harlan Estate, which recruited her in 1997.
In 2001, she joined SLOAN Estate as Winemaker, where she oversees production and vineyard management utilizing small lot fermentation, rigorous sorting, and a meticulous approach to world-class viticulture. Martha also consulted for Blankiet Estate, raising vineyard and winery quality.
In 2006, Martha joined Checkerboard Vineyards for their inaugural vintage, and continues to make their wines today. Martha and her husband, Bob Levy, also have their own label, LEVY & McCLELLAN, produced from grapes grown at their family vineyard on the hillsides of the Mayacama Mountain range.
Martha joined Vineyard 7 & 8 in 2014, and lives with Bob and their three children in St. Helena.
Country born: United States
Education: Oenology and Viticulture Degree, Geisenheim University, Germany
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Martha's philosophy is first and foremost a reflection of the vineyard, focusing on crafting wines naturally with a true sense of place.
Wesley Steffens
Winemaker, Vineyard 7 & 8
Wesley’s journey in the Napa Valley began in 2001 after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. Spending nearly two years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry, Wesley focused on expanding upon his passion for food and wine. In 2002 Wes began as a harvest intern at Harlan Estate Winery where he gained a deep appreciation and understanding of the winemaking process. After four years as a member of the winemaking team at Harlan Estate and BOND Estates wineries, Wes’ journey then led him up Spring Mountain to Vineyard 7 & 8 where he took the reins of his family’s dream.
Surrounded by a word-class team, including Winemaker Martha McClellan, Wes’ role as the winery’s Estate Director and Associate Winemaker allows him to focus on the constant quest for not only the utmost in wine quality but also growing the awareness of the brand and providing a premiere guest experience.
Country born: United States
Education: Winemaker Mentors:
Bob Levy, Harlan Estate
Martha McCellan, Levy & McClellan
Luc Morlet, Morlet Family Vineyards
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
An uncompromising pursuit of and vision towards producing premium, handcrafted wines highlighting a sense of place within the Spring Mountain District through experience, passion and humility.
Winery Distribution
Vineyard 7 & 8 is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Vineyard 7 & 8 Contact: Wesley Steffens
Domestic:
- California ( Serendipity )
- Colorado ( RNDC )
- Florida ( Wines by Sophie )
- Georgia ( Prime Wine & Spirits )
- New York ( Empire Merchants )
- Texas ( Serendipity )
- Utah ( RNDC )
International:
- Canada - Alberta ( Artisan Wines Ltd. )
- Canada - Ontario ( Halpern Enterprises )
- Denmark ( Novin Imports )
- Japan ( CWC )
- Philippines ( Artisan Cellars & Fine Food Inc. )
- South Korea ( Enoteca Korea Co. Ltd. )
- Switzerland ( Napa Wine Ltd. )
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