Amici Cellars
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Spring Mountain"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 90
Vintage: 2009
Amici Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Description
This Cabernet is from a “rock star” vineyard
on Spring Mountain that internationally
known winemaker Joel Aiken has worked with
for over 20 years. The wine has incredible
fruit with a unique perfume from Cabernet
clone 191—grown on cool Spring Mountain.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.90000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Joel Aiken
Winemaker, Amici Cellars
Bobby: Starting as a Cellar Rat in the Napa Valley I have had the privilege to work with amazing winemakers and appreciate the balance between hard work and creativity.
Tony:This is the only business that I have ever known. I have been able to embrace it and love it.
Country born: United States
Education: Bobby: Texas Tech University, UC Davis
mentors: Aaron Pott, John Hazak, Joel Aiken, Tom Rinaldi
Tony: UC Davis
mentor: Tom Rinaldi, Craig Williams and Bob Levy
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Bobby: Collaborating closely with our growers and our winemaking team helps to craft an experience in a bottle to share.
Tony: It all starts in the vineyard. We are a farming community. Great grapes make great wine.
The Afterthought
3801 Kirby Drive Suite 330
Houston TX 77098
713-526-9115
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Afterthought:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiatus Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Core Balance II | 19 (2015) |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 10th Anniversary Cuvée | 18 (2014) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 (2013) | |
| Whitehall Lane | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Deep Six | 17 (2013) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 16 (2012) | |
| Amici Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Spring Mountain | 15 (2011) |
| Peacock Family Vineyard | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Amici Cellars 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:
- Arizona (Quail Distributing)
- Arkansas (RNDC)
- California (Winebow)
- Colorado (Estate Brands)
- Florida (Winebow)
- Georgia (Winebow)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers)
- Illinois (Winebow)
- Iowa (Okoboji Wines)
- Louisiana (Uncorked)
- Michigan (The Wine Poor)
- Minnesota (Winebow)
- Nebraska (Quench Fine Wines)
- Nevada (Johnson Brothers)
- New York (Independence Wine & Spirits)
- Oklahoma (Armada Distributing)
- South Dakota (Okoboji Wines)
- Texas (Favorite Brands)
International:
- Canada - Ontario (Rare Earth Wines)
- Puerto Rico (Trapical Imports)
- South Korea (Wineara)
- Taiwan (The Thirsty Scholar)