Ehlers Estate
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Geomancer"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 159
Vintage: 2008
Ehlers Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Description
This lot is made from estate-grown, biodynamically farmed, organically certified Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the sweetest part of our Ehlers Lane vineyard. The deposit of Perkins Gravelly Loam at the western-most bench near the St. Helena Highway is where we've delineated our "1886" block. The wine that we make from this parcel is full, fleshy, complex and balanced with rich, velvety tannins. For this year's auction we have selected the winemaker's favorite barrel out of the 40 barrels produced.
Kevin Morrisey
Winemaker, Ehlers Estate
I have been the winemaker at Ehlers Estate, responsible for all grape growing and winemaking, since the start of 2009. After internships at Domaine Carneros and Chateau Petrus, I joined the winemaking team at Stags' Leap Winery. In 2003 I was recruited by Tony Soter to serve as his winemaker and director of operations at Etude Wines. Two years later I was asked back to Stags' Leap to take over as head winemaker, where I enjoyed an instrumental role in further building the reputation of that historic property. In 2008, when the opportunity to make wines from the magnificent vineyards at Ehlers Estate was presented to me I leapt and never looked back!
Country born: United States
Education: MS Enology, UC Davis
Internship - Petrus
Internship - Domaine Carneros
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My wines are balanced, structured, complex and faithful expressions of terroir. International style meets California sunshine. Sophisticated wines, big wines, ageworthy, never over-ripe, 100% estate, organic and biodynamic.
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehlers Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | The Geomancer | 14 (2010) |
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