Realm Cellars
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"PNV Cuvee"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 26
Vintage: 2010
Realm Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
Our 2010 PNV Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon combines the best blocks from this world-class vineyard source. It was meticulously blending done under the guidance of winemaker Benoit Touquette and consulting winemaker Michel Rolland.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Benoit Touquette
Winemaker, Realm Cellars
A native of Bordeaux, Benoit brings exceptional raw talent and significant global experience to Realm Cellars having worked alongside Andy Erickson on numerous projects (Arietta, Favia, Hartwell, Ovid, Screaming Eagle, etc.) and more recently as the full-time winemaker for Hartwell and several smaller projects. Benoit has worked at several Bordeaux wineries including Chateau La Louviere and Chateau Couhins-Lurton. In South Africa he was hired by Michel Rolland to make wine at Remhoogte Estate.
Country born: France
Education: Benoit holds a Masters degree of Enology and Chemistry from the University of Bordeaux.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Through detailed attention in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the winery, I seek to make wines that express the unique attributes of the sites from which the wines are derived.
V Wine Cellar
6525 Washington Street
Yountville CA 94599-1300
707-531-7053
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Keever Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 19 (2015) | |
| Keever Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 18 (2014) | |
| Realm Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Act II, Scene i | 18 (2014) |
| Realm Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Cuvee | 16 (2012) |
| Keever Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Essence of Gemstone | 14 (2010) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Realm Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.