VIADER Vineyards and Winery
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Roaring Twenties"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 27
Vintage: 2008
VIADER Vineyards and Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Description
This vintage represents our 20th harvest from the VIADER Estate and 25 years of excellence in winemaking in Napa Valley. The mother-son winemaking team, Delia and Alan Viader, has chosen to highlight our Howell Mountain estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the A-block for its richness and intensity. Contiguous to Delia's home, this block is unmistakably seductive. Let's celebrate our 20s with 20 cases of this magnificent "Roaring Twenties" Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.82000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Delia Viader
Winemaker, VIADER Vineyards and Winery
I came to the United States as a post-graduate college student. Even before establishing VIADER, I was decidedly more attracted to Old World wines, and particularly impressed by the wines of St. Emilion which incorporate a lot of Cabernet Franc.
This was my inspiration for creating a blend with a high percentage of Cabernet Franc (the VIADER blend usually comprises of nearly 40% Cabernet Franc, and 60% Cabernet Sauvignon).
Always "daring to be different," I decided to bring the Bordeaux style of winemaking and vineyard cultivation to the California hillside by planting the vines in rows going up and down the mountain, following the path of the afternoon sun down the steep slopes of Howell Mountain. Soon after successfully releasing my first vintage, it was clear that with optimal sun exposure, and unique soil that allows for natural drainage, the vines in the rocky terroir produce fruit of exceptional quality.
In 2002, my son Alan came on board first to manage the vineyards and later became our Director of Operations, joining me on the winemaking and production team.
Country born: Argentina
Education: PhD in philosophy from Sorbonne Paris, MBA from MIT Sloan School, Financial Management from UC Berkeley, and Viticulture & Enology classes from UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Our philosophy is to allow the grapes and terroir (all factors that influence the character of grapes grown in a specific microclimate), to express themselves naturally in every glass of Viader.
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakebread Cellars | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| SODHANI Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Estate Grown | 22 (2018) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 15 (2011) | |
| von Strasser Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Rudy's Choice | 15 (2011) |
| VIADER Vineyards and Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Roaring Twenties | 14 (2010) |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2006 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 12 (2008) |
| Provenance Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Estate Grown Private Reserve | 12 (2008) |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Terrace | 10 (2006) |
| Flora Springs Winery and Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Terra 4 | 10 (2006) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | An Original Blend From A Napa Valley Original | 7 (2003) |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 29 | 7 (2003) |
| Provenance Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Georges III Block A1 | 7 (2003) |
Winery Distribution
VIADER Vineyards and 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.
International:
- Denmark (KK wines)
- Japan (Nakagawa Planning)
- Puerto Rico (Mendez Co.)
- Singapore (Water & Wine LTD)
- Spain (Vila Viniteca)
- Switzerland (Andreas Putzi-Wein Residenz)
- United Kingdom (The Wine Treasury)