Monticello Vineyards
2010 Red Wine
"The Tributary"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 95
Vintage: 2010
Monticello Vineyards
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Our 2012 Premiere Napa Valley lot, The Tributary, is an estate grown blend of 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon. This unique bottling from the 2010 vintage is an upstream tribute to our father and Monticello founder, Jay Corley. The Tributary reflects our respect and gratitude for our dad, a great man and a pioneer of modern day Napa Valley. The Tributary undulates with our ongoing stream of consciousness in search of the best that we have within us. Like a river, we have no end, only a new beginning.
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.
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El Paso TX 79932
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Spec's Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2011 | Petit Verdot | Howell Mountain | 17 (2013) | |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors’ Selection III Stagecoach Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Purlieu Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Martinez Vineyard – “Cachére” | 17 (2013) |
| ROY Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 17 (2013) |
| Tetra | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 17 (2013) |
| Erba Mountainside Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clonal Selection | 16 (2012) |
| HUNNICUTT | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Tributary | 16 (2012) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Round Pond Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 16 (2012) | |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 16 (2012) |
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)