Monticello Vineyards
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Five Boroughs of Monticello"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 195
Vintage: 2009
Monticello Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
For Premiere Napa Valley 2011, we’ve put
together a single-barrel Cabernet Sauvignon
blend from our five vineyards, which span
Napa Valley. This 2009 vintage includes: 40%
State Lane Vineyard Yountville Cabernet
Sauvignon; 20% Tietjen Vineyard Rutherford
Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Yewell Vineyard St.
Helena Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Monticello
Vineyard Oak Knoll District Cabernet Franc;
and 10% Knollwood Vineyard Oak Knoll
District Merlot.
Chris Corley
Winemaker, Monticello Vineyards
I worked at my family's winery in the summers as a teenager, and began full time in the cellar shortly after graduating high school.
Country born: United States
Education: I didn't go to college, choosing rather to learn my craft from the winemakers above and around me through an apprenticeship of 10 years in my family's winery, Monticello Vineyards prior to taking over as head winemaker. I find that the more I learn, the more questions I have. Educating ourselves is lifelong commitment and pursuit.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
The greatest honor that I have received is from my family, entrusting me with making the wines that carry our Corley Family name.
Winemaking Philosophy:
The best wines are a combination of respectful grapegrowing and determined winemaking. I listen to the grapes in the field but command the wines in the cellar.
Chris Corley
Winemaker, Monticello Vineyards
I worked at my family's winery in the summers as a teenager, and began full time in the cellar shortly after graduating high school. The 2010 harvest was my 20th at Monticello Vineyards in Napa Valley. I also make wine for a handful of small Napa Valley producers and have been making wine in the Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico for the last four vintages.
Country born: United States
Education: I didn't go to college, choosing rather to learn my craft from the winemakers above and around me through an apprenticeship of 10 years in my family's winery, Monticello Vineyards.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
The greatest honor that I have received is from my family, entrusting me with making the wines that carry our Corley Family name.
Winemaking Philosophy:
The best wines are a combination of respectful grapegrowing and determined winemaking. I listen to the grapes in the field but command the wines in the cellar.
Okoboji Wines
16 Clover Lane
Milford IA 51351
712-336-3492
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Okoboji Wines :
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Five Boroughs of Monticello | 15 (2011) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Monticello 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.
Domestic:
- California (Winery Direct)
- Florida (Angels Share)
- Illinois (Simple Farmer / DRG)
- Kansas (Handcrafted)
- Nebraska (Handcrafted)
- New Jersey (Angels Share)
- New York (Angels Share)
- Ohio (Traderman Distributors)
- Oklahoma (Handcrafted)
- Tennessee (Tennessee Crown)
- Wisconsin (Vie de Vin)
International:
- Philippines (Bodega Culinaria (Tao/PYC))
- South Korea (Pending)
- Taiwan (Lighten Edge / Muzhome)