Atalon Winery
2008 Merlot
"W.S. Keyes Vineyard"
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 194
Vintage: 2008
Atalon Winery
Merlot
Howell Mountain
20 cases produced
Description
The W.S. Keyes Vineyard Estate traces its origins back to the 1880s, when William S. Keyes began producing award-winning wines from the volcanic soils on top of Howell Mountain.
Beyond the historical significance of the vineyard, the geology and elevation are central to what makes the W.S. Keyes wine tick. The vineyard namesake was a respected geologist in the late 1800s who understood the importance of soil to making exceptional wine. The decision to plant there continues to resonate today: the vines grow in nutrient-poor soil of reddish-brown clay over white volcanic tufa at over 1,800 feet, both of which conspire to yield Merlot that is decidedly different, with exceptional concentration, minerality and structural integrity.
No winemaker information available.
Willow Park Wine & Spirits
10801 Bonaventure Drive, SE
Calgary AB T2J 6Z8
Canada
403-296-1640
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Freemark Abbey | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | VanZ Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Galerie | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Galerie | 2015 | Riesling | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Inglenook | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Creek | 20 (2016) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 20 (2016) | |
| Saint Helena Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Block 1 | 20 (2016) |
| Atalon Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 19 (2015) | |
| Mt. Brave | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 19 (2015) | |
| Atalon Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Corestone Ridge | 18 (2014) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West, Mountain to Mountain Cuvée | 18 (2014) |
| Mt. Brave | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 17 (2013) | |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford Estate Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Vaca Range Blend | 16 (2012) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2010 | Red Wine | Rutherford | Wood Ranch | 16 (2012) |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 16 (2012) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 15 (2011) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2009 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 15 (2011) | |
| Rubissow | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Three Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | 15 (2011) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 15 (2011) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Atalon Winery | 2008 | Merlot | Howell Mountain | W.S. Keyes Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Auction Select Best Barrel | 14 (2010) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Cardinale | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 14 (2010) | |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West Mountain Cabernet Cuvee | 14 (2010) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2007 | Syrah | Los Carneros | 13 (2009) | |
| Cardinale | 2007 | Malbec | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2007 | Syrah | Napa Valley | Beauty Tames the Beast! | 13 (2009) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 13 (2009) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Hill Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Atalon Winery | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Peers | 12 (2008) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Paraduxx | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 12 (2008) | |
| Rubicon Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | CLONE 29 | 12 (2008) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Limited Edition Estate | 12 (2008) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Reserve Select | 12 (2008) |
| Terra Valentine | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Super Spring Mountain | 12 (2008) |
| Atalon Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 11 (2007) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ahern Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2005 | 82% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot | Howell Mountain | Howell Mountain Hill Block | 11 (2007) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 50/50 | 11 (2007) |
| Signorello Estate | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 11 (2007) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Spottswoode Estate Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Atalon Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 10 (2006) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 10 (2006) |
| Cardinale | 2004 | Merlot 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2004 | Zinfandel | Oakville | 10 (2006) | |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Estate Grown | 10 (2006) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Cardinale | 2003 | Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2003 | Cabernet Franc 75% Petit Verdot 25% | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Trinchero Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 (2005) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2002 | Malbec | Calistoga | 8 (2004) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
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| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 4 (2000) |
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