Conn Creek Winery
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 21 | Lot No. 178
Conn Creek Winery
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Atlas Peak
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% barrel fermented, fruit and oak have extended contact to develop flavors in concert
- Fruit was sourced from Probst Vineyard on Atlas Peak where elevation naturally limits vine growth
- The resulting low yields and small berry size deliver highly concentrated wines
- This wine has great aging potential and will continue to develop over time
Description
"Napa” is a Native American word for plenty, and there could not be a more appropriate word when it comes to the complexity and flavor of Conn Creek wines. We source fruit from a collection of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards and diverse appellations for growing Bordeaux varieties. The appellations are like a gourmet pantry of spices - each one contributes distinct characteristics, resulting in wines of generous flavors with layers of depth and complexity.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Mike McGrath
Winemaker, Conn Creek Winery
Mike McGrath graduated from U.C. Davis with a degree in fermentation science in 1978 and worked at Grgich Hills until 1980. Mike traveled to Australia and worked in the McLaren Vale for Wynn Winery and Chateau Douglas, then returned to California to work at William Hill. In 1986, McGrath joined the winemaking team at Conn Creek and became the head winemaker in 2007.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Davis, B.S. Fermentation Science
Mentors: Andre Tchelistcheff, Jed Steele, Miljenko Grgich and Ric Foreman
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
"Every vintage is a journey."
Winery Distribution
Conn Creek Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Conn Creek Winery Contact: Christina Starr
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