Coquerel Family Wine Estates
2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 16
Vintage: 2010
Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Description
Coquerel Family Wine Estates is a beautiful
vineyard that was planted more than 50 years
ago on St. George rootstock in Calistoga. The
old vines thrive in this dry-farmed vineyard of
deep clay soil. The vines are planted in rows
seven-by-twelve feet, and each vine is head
pruned to provide a shady canopy and a cooling
microclimate around the clusters to protect
them from burn during the hot Napa summer.
For Premiere Napa Valley, we selected a new
barrel by Cooperage Tonnellerie Bel Air for our
2010 Sauvignon Blanc. The wood and toast
combination for the aging of this lot was specifically
selected to gently enhance and complement
the best attributes of the Sauvignon Blanc. The
wine has been aged sur lie with weekly stirring
to develop roundness, palate, and texture, all
to protect the lovely Sauvignon Blanc aroma
developed in our vineyard.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Christine Barbe
Winemaker, Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Christine Barbe has always had a passion for Sauvignon Blanc. While a Ph.D. student in Enology at the Bordeaux Institute, she began making wine at Château Carbonnieux and La Louvière in Pessac-Léognan. For the next five years, she worked almost exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc, learning how to determine by taste the precise time to harvest the grapes to maximize the aroma and flavor of the wine.
Country born: France
Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Enology and Viticulture from the Bordeaux Institute and has extensive experience crafting Sauvignon Blanc—first in her native Bordeaux and now for more than 20 years in Napa Valley.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Christine understands the importance of picking the best fruit at the right moment, making multiple passes through our vineyard to ensure that grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and balance. In the French tradition, she allows the vineyard to dictate the style of the wine..
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Emblem Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Oso Vineyard Selection | 15 (2011) |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2009 | Nero d'Avola | Calistoga | 15 (2011) | |
| Paraduxx | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Peterson Ranch | 15 (2011) |
| Storybook Mountain Vineyards/Seps Estate | 2009 | Zinfandel | Calistoga | Antaeus Reserve | 15 (2011) |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 14 (2010) | |
| Madonna Estate | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Barrel Selection | 14 (2010) |
| Summers Estate Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2008 | Zinfandel | Calistoga | 14 (2010) | |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 13 (2009) | |
| NARSAI DAVID ESTATES | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Venus | 13 (2009) |
| O'Brien Estate | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Temptation | 13 (2009) |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 13 (2009) | |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Selection | 10 (2006) |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2004 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Oat Hill Barrel Select | 10 (2006) |
| Domaine Chandon | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 9 (2005) | |
| Long Meadow Ranch Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bill's Barrel Broken Rock Block | 8 (2004) |
| CE2V | 2002 | Sangiovese | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Cosentino Winery | 2002 | Meritage Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Bosche | 8 (2004) |
| Stonehedge Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Shiraz 30% | Atlas Peak | Morpheus II | 8 (2004) |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Beckstoffer Vineyards, Georges III, Lot 1 | 8 (2004) |
| Ardente Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Block 1 | 7 (2003) |
| Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Frog's Leap | 2002 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Kidd Ranch | 7 (2003) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2001 | Petit Verdot | Calistoga | 7 (2003) | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2001 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Oat Hill Estate | 7 (2003) |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Terrace | 6 (2002) |
| Goosecross Cellars | 2000 | Zinfandel | Yountville | State Lane Tiedemann Ranch | 6 (2002) |
| Howell Mountain Vineyards | 2000 | Zinfandel | Howell Mountain | Top of Napa | 6 (2002) |
| Helena View Johnston Vineyards | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 5 (2001) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Old Vine Selection | 5 (2001) |
| Burgess Cellars | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate Grown | 4 (2000) |
| Quail Ridge Cellars and Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (25%) | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 1997 | Merlot (100%) | Napa Valley | Estate Single Block | 3 (1999) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 1996 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Diamond Selection | 2 (1998) |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1993 | Napa Valley Champagne | Napa Valley | Reserve | 2 (1998) |
Winery Distribution
Coquerel Family Wine Estates 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 (Authentic Wine Selections)
- Illinois (Novovino )
- Iowa (Wineworks, Inc.)
- Mississippi (Pilar Wine Brokers)
- Montana (Cardinal Dist.)
- Nevada (Encore Beverage )
- New Mexico (Santa Fe Boutique Wines)
- North Carolina (3 Keys)
- Oklahoma (Armada )
- South Carolina (3 Keys)
- Texas (Mexcor)
International:
- Japan (Nakagawa Wine Co.)
- Puerto Rico (Aficionados Wine)