Hertelendy Vineyards
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 21 | Lot No. 191
Hertelendy Vineyards
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Fruit sources are Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, Pritchard Hill and Oakville
- Fruit is from mature vines grown in volcanic soil
- Aromas of dark cherry liqueur and mocha with blackberry notes; black currant, graphite and dark cherry flavors
- Aged in rare French oak for 24 months for a long lasting, roasted-coffee-bean finish
Description
Your unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is made from ultra-premium grapes from mature vines in some of Napa Valley’s finest nested appellations. It expresses aromas of dark cherry liquor and mocha with blackberry notes; black currant, graphite and dark cherry flavors finish out the palate. Time in rare French oak for 24 months allows your wine to age gracefully for years to come.
Ralph Hertelendy
Winemaker, Hertelendy Vineyards
Ralph Hertelendy is a young entrepreneur who fell in love with wine at a very early age. When Ralph was 5 years old in France, he tasted one of the best French Grand Crus, and remembered liking it not just for the flavor, but also because it brought friends and family together. After getting his business degree from the University of San Francisco, Ralph became a sommelier and worked for several wineries in the Napa Valley in sales, and as a winemaker's assistant under Laura Barrett.
When he was 25, he made his first wine in his basement, and over the years he has refined his craft towards creating only top quality style wines. Being multilingual, he has lived and traveled in France, Italy, and Spain to go on wine explorations in specific regions to further hone his craft and broaden his horizons.
Country born: United States
Education: Level 1 Sommelier
Mentors: Laura Barrett, Phillip Corallo-Titus, Russell Bevan
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
• TOP 100 WINE DISCOVERIES 2020 — ROBERT PARKER
• 99 point rated wines (98 from Robert Parker and Jeb Dunnuck)
• Multiple Gold Medals at Texsom (judged by Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine)
• Double Gold & Best in Class at Sunset International Wine Competition,
• #43 in Top 100 International Wine Report 2018
"Put this bottle on the table next to most reds and it's like sending Shaquille O'Neal into a middle-school basketball game...an absolute blockbuster." — Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier
Winemaking Philosophy:
To create world-class wines, never compromise quality, and pursue excellence while maintaining the distinguished Hertelendy style with each vintage. Quality above all else.
San Francisco 49ers / Levy
4949 Marie P. DeBartolo Way
Santa Clara CA 95054-1229
408-562-4925
Winery Distribution
Hertelendy Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Hertelendy Vineyards Contact: Ralph Hertelendy
Domestic:
- Arizona ( A Bottle A Day, LLC )
- California ( Serendipity Wines )
- Florida ( Twenty-One Wine & Spirits (XXI) )
- Georgia ( Hemispheres )
- Hawaii ( Johnson Brothers of HI )
- Indiana ( Carroll Wines & Spirits )
- Iowa ( University Distributors )
- Maryland ( Well Crafted )
- Massachusetts ( Horizon/Trellis )
- Michigan ( The Wine Poor )
- Minnesota ( Origin Wine & Spirits )
- Nevada ( Summit Spirits & Wine )
- New Jersey ( Lieber Fine Wine )
- New York ( Lieber Fine Wine )
- North Carolina ( Cellar Distributing )
- Oklahoma ( Premium Brands )
- Tennessee ( Best Brands Inc )
- Texas ( Serendipity Wines )
- Virginia ( Well Crafted )
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