Swanson Vineyards
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 116
Vintage: 2009
Swanson Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Making premium Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon, for us, as winemakers, begins with
exquisite Napa Valley sites and soils, and ends
with this wine, which we believe is a superb
example of Napa Valley Cabernet. The 2009
vintage produced many distinct flavors and
tannin profiles, as a function of appellation
and terroir. This blend is a careful agglomeration
of small lots from four distinctly different
Napa Valley appellations: Calistoga, Rutherford,
Oakville and Yountville, assembled into
a unique whole. It represents many hours of
work and study, of trial and rejection, and
finally, acceptance that we have made the
most well-crafted wine possible with the best
grapes from our best blocks.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.78000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Chris Phelps
Winemaker, Swanson Vineyards
Founding winemaker, Dominus Estate, 1984-1996; Caymus Vineyards, 1996-2003; and Swanson Vineyards, 2003-present
Country born: United States
Education: Louis M. Martini, 6-month internship, 1980
BS Enology/Fermentation Science, UC Davis, 1981
Advanced enology studies, University of Bordeaux, 1981-1982
Chateau des Laurets, Puisseguin-St. Emilion, internship 1982
Mentors: Michael Martini, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Christian Moueix, Chuck Wagner
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My approach is minimalist, with the appropriate use of technology, a reliance upon intution, a respect of terroir, and a team approach with excellent communication between cellar and vineyard
Peter Heitz
Winemaker, Swanson Vineyards
Fourteen generation Vigneron hailing from Alsace and forth generation Napa Valley Winemaker, Peter Heitz grew up kicking the dirt clods of Carneros on one of the pioneering vineyards in the region, later honing his vineyard background farming in the Calistoga Appellation, on dirt first planted to vines by his great grandparents in 1904. Winemaker at Turnbull Wine Cellars in Oakville since the 2007 vintage.
Farm the best grapes - make the best wine.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wine should be reflective of the place and vintage, make sure you have the best of both.
Bottlerock LA
1050 South Flower Street #167
Los Angeles CA 90015
310-393-2888
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Bottlerock LA:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lane | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 15 (2011) | |
| PEJU | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Demeter Block | 15 (2011) |
| Round Pond Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Swanson Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Swanson Vineyards 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:
- Caribbean (Global Wine Advisors)
- China (EVO Wine Group)
- Denmark (American Wine)
- Japan (Belluna Co., Ltd.)