Coup De Foudre Winery
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 59
Vintage: 2009
Coup De Foudre Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Description
This one-of-a-kind barrel of wine blends our
estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Dargaud & Jaegle
cooperage) with a special lot of 10% Petit
Verdot from our vineyards in the southern
extremities of the Calistoga appellation.
This is a supple wine with blackberry, cedar,
vanilla and melted chocolate flavors.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.89000
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
 |
Kent Jarman
Winemaker, Coup De Foudre Winery
I was born in southern Louisiana, where my grandfather owned a wine distribution company. The culinary aspects of the area, and the fine wines introduced by my grandfather inspired me to pursue a winemaking career.
Country born: United States
Education: I graduated from U.C. Davis with a Viticulture and Enology degree and interned at J. Wine Company and Spring Mountain Vineyards. I then worked at Duckhorn Wine Company for five years.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
For the past 20 years, we have had the great fortune and honor to work with wine, savor it and witness its impact on consumers as they navigate the wonders of wine and the sheer pleasure that it brings.
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Winery Distribution
Coup De Foudre 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.
Domestic:
- California (DTC)