O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 22
Vintage: 2008
O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
5 cases produced
Description
O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery has chosen a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere and 10% Malbec wine from our two estate vineyards on Howell Mountain to be featured at the 2010 Premiere Napa Valley. We chose three specific barrels of our three favorite of the seven Bordeaux varietals that we grow on our property to highlight the intensity and complexity we can achieve from our mountain vineyards. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon because that's what we do, 15% Carmenere for its perfect balance, aromatic purity and historic lineage and 10% Malbec for the intense color and meaty quality that make this wine sweet, fat and over-the-top intense. This wine will be aged 28 months in new French oak before being bottled.
Sean Capiaux
Winemaker, O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery
Sean Capiaux has deftly established an impressive and notable career over the past 21 years at prominent wineries around the globe since his graduation from California State University, Fresno (BS, Enology; minor in Chemistry) in the late ’80s. In 1994 Sean launched his own label, Capiaux Cellars, which has garnered consistently favorable reviews among both professional reviewers and his own following of restaurateurs and consumers. With his rich history in the wine industry and vibrant resume, it is no surprise that Betty O’Shaughnessy chose Sean to be the crafting hand behind O’Shaughnessy wine. He began his career at Jordan Winery in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley where he worked for two years before joining Houghton Winery located outside Perth in Western Australia.
After experiencing the harvest in Australia, Sean returned to the United States to work as assistant winemaker at Pine Ridge Winery in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley. Two years later Sean joined Peter Michael Winery in Calistoga as the assistant winemaker where he worked for four years.
In 1996, Sean and his wife moved to New York. As a bicoastal winemaker, Sean continued to produce Capiaux Cellars Pinot Noir in California while also working as the winemaker for Macari Vineyards, Jamesport Vineyards and Schneider Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island, NY. In 2000, Betty O’Shaughnessy recruited Sean to be the winemaker for her new O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery.
Sean serves as president and winemaker for O'Shaughnessy winery today, consistently crafting world-class mountain Cabernets and continuing to make his Capiaux Cellars Pinot Noir.
Country born: United States
Education: California State University, Fresno (BS, Enology; minor in Chemistry)
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Our philosophy is to produce wines that express the unique character of our estate vineyards and their appellation. The winemaking style is contemporary, utilizing cutting-edge fermentation equipment paired with natural, hands-on winemaking. Our emphasis is on balance; the concentrated nature of the grapes from our estate vineyards needs to be in balance with the flavors and aromas in order to produce the most harmonious wine
Capitol Cellars
5530 Douglas Boulevard Suite 170
Granite Bay CA 95746
916-780-9030
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Capitol Cellars:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | '15 Men | 21 (2017) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Prima Annata | 14 (2010) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 1A | 14 (2010) |
| Realm Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard C1 Block | 13 (2009) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Alpha Omega | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 12 (2008) | |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 12 (2008) | |
| Roy Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse | 12 (2008) |
| Bravante Vineyards | 2005 | 65% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvigon, 10% Merlot | Howell Mountain | 11 (2007) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Brown Estate Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Zinfandel blend | Chiles Valley District | 11 (2007) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Cinnamon Moon | 11 (2007) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 11 (2007) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 11 (2007) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 11 (2007) | |
| Outpost Wines | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Inaugural Vintage of True Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | CS4C | 11 (2007) |
| Stewart Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Special Reserve | 11 (2007) |
| The Terraces | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Quarry Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| William Cole Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside | 11 (2007) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2004 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Haze Jude | 10 (2006) |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Moose Valley Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Gemstone | 2003 | Proprietary Blend | Yountville | Barrel +12 | 10 (2006) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Ranch | 10 (2006) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Heidi's Selection | 10 (2006) |
| The Terraces | 2004 | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel | Rutherford | Quarry Cuvée | 10 (2006) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Estate Grown and Bottled | 10 (2006) |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Dyer Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Husic Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Kathryn Hall Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Tor Kenward Family Wines | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Viader Vineyards and Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Arietta | 2002 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Trio | 8 (2004) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | New Estate Clone | 7 (2003) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon blend | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Luna Vineyards | 1997 | Sangiovese | Napa Valley | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 1995 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 1996 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 2 (1998) |
Winery Distribution
O'Shaughnessy Estate 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.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Maverick Beverage Company)
- California (Winebow)
- Colorado (Synergy )
- Florida (Winebow )
- Georgia (Winebow)
- Illinois (Pure Wine)
- Massachusetts (Horizon )
- Missouri (Breakthru Beverage Group)
- Montana (Bronkens)
- Nevada (Southern Glazers )
- New Hampshire (Martignetti)
- New York (Skurnik Wines )
- Ohio (Skurnik Wines )
- Texas (Favorite Brands )
International:
- Canada - British Columbia (Dream Wines )
- Canada - Ontario (Rogers & Co. )
- Caribbean (Banks )
- Denmark (KK Wines )
- Germany (Sansibar)
- United Kingdom (Four Corners )