Elyse Winery
2011 Red Wine
"Mixed Black"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 52
Vintage: 2011
Elyse Winery
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
This one-of-a-kind wine is made predominantly of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from the vineyards of Morisoli, Black-Sears, Korte Ranch, Hayne and Battuello. This "Mixed Black" wine draws its inspiration from the way Napa Valley farmers used to plant their vineyards, with the blending taking place in the vineyard, not the winery- because they weren't growing grapes, they were growing a wine.
Mike Trotta
Winemaker, Elyse Winery
In 2000, I worked a harvest at Bernardus Winery and made delicate wines using traditional Burgundian methods. From there I went to South Australia and worked a vintage at Yalumba Winery and was exposed to large-scale production and progressive techniques. Starting as assistant winemaker for Elyse Winery in 2001, my approach to winemaking is a balance of these sometimes opposing traditional and progressive styles.
Country born: United States
Education: I grew up in Southern California and studied Microbiology at CSU Northridge. My fascination with fermentation was ignited there and continued at Fresno State.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
In a word - Blending. I have never tasted a young wine that could not be improved in some way by blending.
Prowine Co. Ltd.
No. 56 Leli Road Da'an District
Taipei City 106
Taiwan
8-862-273-29490
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Miner Family Winery | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Somerston Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Celestial | 17 (2013) |
| Ehlers Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 16 (2012) | |
| Elyse Winery | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Mixed Black | 16 (2012) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
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