Miner Family Winery
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 32
Vintage: 2010
Miner Family Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
We here at Miner appreciate a challenge. Each year we compete with ourselves to create a standout wine for Premiere Napa Valley. This year winemaker Gary Brookman singled out our top three Cabernet Sauvignon blocks from the famed Stagecoach Vineyard, our key fruit source for our flagship Bordeaux blend, The Oracle. Velvety, elegant and with a touch of boldness, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is uniquely Miner in style.
Enjoy this rare treat from Stagecoach: the best blocks from the best vineyard to deliver the best damn wine possible for our bidders.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.56000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Gary Brookman
Winemaker, Miner Family Winery
Gary Brookman began his professional winemaking career in 1980 at Joseph Phelps Vineyards, where he worked with a myriad of varietals and refined his skills with each passing harvest. After his tenure at Phelps, Gary spent two years at Franciscan Estates, where he garnered a passion for wild yeast fermentation. Gary has been an integral part of Miner Family Winery since its inception in 1998. Gary and his wife, Joan, live in St. Helena, where they raised their two children.
Country born: United States
Education: California State University, Humbolt
Bachelor of Science Degree
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
After more than a decade at the helm as Miner's winemaker, Gary Brookman remains dedicated to making expressive, elegant wines that are true to each varietal and vineyard. He makes more than 24 boutique bottlings for Miner using fruit from Napa Valley and other specially selected California vineyards. By using a combination of "Old World" winemaking techniques and modern technology, he crafts wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or "terroir" where specific varietals grow best.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Imbibe Wine and Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taplin Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | E. Lewelling Taplin | 24 (2020) |
| Nellcôte | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wild Card | 23 (2019) |
| Hestan Vineyards | 2017 | Grenache | Napa Valley | Estate | 22 (2018) |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 (2018) |
| THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 (2016) | |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 (2016) |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 (2016) |
| Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 (2015) | |
| Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Stone The Crows | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 (2014) |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 (2014) |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 (2013) |
| Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 (2013) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 (2013) | |
| Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 (2013) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 (2013) |
| Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 (2012) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 (2012) |
| Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 (2002) |
| Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Miner Family Winery 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:
- Alabama (Pinnacle)
- Arizona (Maverick)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (Classic)
- Florida (Maverick)
- Georgia (Wnebow)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers)
- Illinois (RNDC)
- Indiana (Johnson Brothers)
- Iowa (Johnson Brothers)
- Kentucky (Eagle)
- Louisiana (Uncorked)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti)
- Michigan (Vintage)
- Minnesota (Wine Merchants)
- Missouri (Pinnacle)
- Montana (Cardinal)
- Nebraska (Johnson Brothers)
- Nevada (Johnson Brothers Las Vegas)
- Nevada (Encore-Reno)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Banville)
- North Carolina (Advintage)
- North Dakota (RNDC)
- Ohio (Heidelberg)
- Oregon (Vehrs)
- South Carolina (Advintage)
- South Dakota (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Best Brands-Nashville)
- Texas (Maverick)
- Utah (RNDC)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Vehrs)
- Wisconsin (Capitol Husting)