Cathiard Vineyard
Block Justine
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction | Lot No. 23
Vintage
2020
Cathiard Vineyard
Block Justine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our historic 1885 property is situated in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains, with 220 acres of primary forest
- The 45-year-old organic sloped vineyard is planted on drought-resistant St. George rootstock
- This elegant, opulent and balanced wine is aging in fine French oak barrels produced by our cooper
- The winemaking style is guided by the savoir faire of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Justine Labbe
Winemaker, Cathiard Vineyard
In April 2021, Justine Labbé arrived to the Cathiard property from France to become the general manager and winemaker. While she previously worked a harvest at Pine Ridge Winery, the first time she visited Cathiard Vineyard was in April.
Some of her previous experiences included working two harvests at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a harvest at Moss Creek in Margaret River, Australia and living in very rural Cambodia for the better part of a year introducing agricultural practices and specific crops including permaculture to villages.
Country born: France
Years in the wine industry: 5 years
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