Jones Family Vineyards
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 149
Vintage: 2009
Jones Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Description
This 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon barrel was
selected by Thomas Brown as best representing
the essence of Jones Family Vineyards’
terroir. The single best barrel of the vintage
is held aside and bottled unblended and
unfiltered—exclusively for Premiere Napa
Valley’s highest bidder.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
 |
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker, Jones Family Vineyards
Thomas says his experience as a winemaker are the best 38 years of his life.
Country born: United States
Education: Zero formal training.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Food and Wine Winemaker of the Year 2010.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Thomas believes in non-interventionist style that eschews technology and all elements that contribute to sameness. He sums it up with "do as little as possible."
Porthos
4326 Redwood Highway #300
San Rafael CA 94903
415-454-2115
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Porthos:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Estate | 2020 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Larry Hyde | 25 (2021) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Dyer Vineyard & Meteor Vineyard | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Wolf Origin Reprise | 24 (2020) |
| Dyer Vineyard, Meteor Vineyard | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Wolf Origin | 22 (2018) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 15 (2011) | |
| Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2009 | Petit Verdot | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Jones Family 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.