Ehlers Estate
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Three Clone Cabernet"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 197
Vintage: 2009
Ehlers Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Description
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a
custom blend from the three highest quality
blocks on our property. On the benchland
north of St. Helena, our estate is nestled on
40 acres of extremely well drained Bale and
Perkins loam soils. The noble French clones of
Cabernet 15, 169 and 337 are all represented.
Think of this as the best barrel of wine of which
our esteemed terroir is capable.
Kevin Morrisey
Winemaker, Ehlers Estate
I have been the winemaker at Ehlers Estate, responsible for all grape growing and winemaking, since the start of 2009. After internships at Domaine Carneros and Chateau Petrus, I joined the winemaking team at Stags' Leap Winery. In 2003 I was recruited by Tony Soter to serve as his winemaker and director of operations at Etude Wines. Two years later I was asked back to Stags' Leap to take over as head winemaker, where I enjoyed an instrumental role in further building the reputation of that historic property. In 2008, when the opportunity to make wines from the magnificent vineyards at Ehlers Estate was presented to me I leapt and never looked back!
Country born: United States
Education: MS Enology, UC Davis
Internship - Petrus
Internship - Domaine Carneros
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My wines are balanced, structured, complex and faithful expressions of terroir. International style meets California sunshine. Sophisticated wines, big wines, ageworthy, never over-ripe, 100% estate, organic and biodynamic.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Bearfoot Bistro:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Darioush | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Three Clone Cabernet | 15 (2011) |
| Havens Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cellar 254 | 15 (2011) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate | 15 (2011) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 5X5 | 15 (2011) |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Gary Morisoli's Catch | 15 (2011) |
| Barnett Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 9 (2005) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| St. Clement Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | 9 (2005) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2004 | 50% Merlot 50% Cabernet Franc | Chiles Valley District | 9 (2005) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Alpine Block | 7 (2003) |
| Clos Pegase | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Palisades Vineyard - Riverbed Block | 7 (2003) |
| Milat Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee, Estate | 7 (2003) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2001 | Meritage | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 2001/2002 | Malbec Blend | Diamond Mountain District | 7 (2003) | |
| The Hess Collection Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mt. Veeder | 7 (2003) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Turnbull Triangle | 7 (2003) |
| Benessere | 2000 | Sangiovese | St. Helena | Estate - Brunello di Montalcino clone | 6 (2002) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | "Premiere Cuvee" | 6 (2002) |
| Frazier Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lupine Hill Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Girard Winery | 1999 | Merlot | Oakville | 6 (2002) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Big Ranch Vineyards | 6 (2002) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2000 | Proprietary Red | Oakville | Estate Bottled | 6 (2002) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 6 (2002) | |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1993 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | J.L.D. Schram | 6 (2002) |
| Silverado Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | See Selection | 6 (2002) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rutherford | 6 (2002) |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Salus - A Taste of the Old & New | 6 (2002) |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Block 4/Weitz Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2001 | Merlot | Chiles Valley District | Volker Eisele Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Judd's Hill | 2000 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Blue Moon | 5 (2001) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 5 (2001) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Oakville | 5 (2001) |
Winery Distribution
Ehlers Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.