Volker Eisele Family Estate
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (33 1/3% each varietal)
Chiles Valley District AVA
Auction 3 | Lot No. 49
Vintage: 1997
Volker Eisele Family Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (33 1/3% each varietal)
Chiles Valley District
5 cases produced
Description
This is a wine in the tradition of the finest from Saint-Emilion. The Cabernet Sauvignon is French Clone 5, the Cabernet Franc is French Clone 333, and the Merlot is French Clone 181. This blend expresses the unusual lushness and complexity of the 1997 vintage.
No winemaker information available.
Hospitality Management Group
185 East Bay Street
Charleston SC 29401
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Hospitality Management Group:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafaro Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2004 | Syrah | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Azalea Springs Vineyards | 2001 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Diadem | 7 (2003) |
| Cuvaison Estate Wines | 2001 | Syrah | Los Carneros | 7 (2003) | |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Howell Mountain Block 2 | 7 (2003) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 2001 | 75% Petite Sirah/25% Tempranillo | Oakville | 7 (2003) | |
| Tres Sabores | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Perspective | 7 (2003) |
| Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family | 1997 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| Far Niente | 1999 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Barrel fermented, unfiltered, unfined | 4 (2000) |
| Acacia Winery | 1997 | Pinot Noir (100%) | Los Carneros | Lee Vineyard (Dijon Clone (50%), Swan Clone (50%) | 3 (1999) |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 1997 | Merlot (87%), Cabernet Franc (13%) | Napa Valley | Y2K Merlot | 3 (1999) |
| Domaine Chandon | 1997 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 3 (1999) | |
| Silverado Hill Cellars | 1998 | Chardonnay (100%) | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Silverado Vineyards | 1997 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | Argento | 3 (1999) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (33 1/3% each varietal) | Chiles Valley District | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Volker Eisele Family Estate 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:
- California (Gravitas)
International:
- Germany (Weinkontor Freund)