Artesa Winery
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Granite Hill"
Atlas Peak AVA
Auction 11 | Lot No. 96
Vintage: 2005
Artesa Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak
5 cases produced
Description
The 2005 Granite Hill Cabernet is from our Foss Valley Vineyard located at 1,800 ft. above the Napa Valley floor, in the Atlas Peak AVA. The soil is decomposed granite over solid granite blocks. This rocky soil naturally limits the vine vigor, producing smaller berries and outstanding concentration in the fruit. Cool fog rolls off the hills each morning during the summer. The vineyard is also cooler during heat spells due to breezes at this elevation. However the sun shines on our vines for a longer number of hours each day. This combination of cool nights and lengthy warm days allows for greater complexity and optimal hang time. The wines from this vineyard have amazed us with their rich fruit and concentration.
This exclusive lot of Granite Hill Cabernet is the best wine produced from this still-developing vineyard. Lush and concentrated, we expect this wine to mature to one of the best Cabernets produced from classic, mountain-grown Napa Valley fruit. Intense blackberry and cassis flavors finish in silky, not coarse, tannins. The structure is ample enough for 15 to 20 years of aging.
No winemaker information available.
Pantheon Wine Shoppe
899 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook IL 60062
847-498-1414
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Pantheon Wine Shoppe:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emblem Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Michael Mondavi Family Selection | 14 (2010) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2009 | Sauvignon Blanc | Yountville | Gamble Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Oberon Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Reserve, Michael Mondavi Family Selection | 14 (2010) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 12 (2008) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2006 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 40th Anniversary Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Artesa Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Granite Hill | 11 (2007) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2000 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Selby Creek | 6 (2002) |
| Franciscan Oakville Estate | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (5%) | Napa Valley | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 1997 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Watson Ranch | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Artesa 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:
- Canada (Andrew Peller Import Agency)
- Canada - Quebec (Selections Frechette)
- Hong Kong (Hop-Hing Loong)
- Mexico (The Wine Co.)