Spotted Owl Vineyards
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Kiss of Verdot"
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 154
Vintage: 2010
Spotted Owl Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Description
We are pleased to offer this wine commemorating our first-ever Cabernet Sauvignon – Petit Verdot blend produced by Spotted Owl Vineyards. Handcrafted by winemaker Rolando Herrera and Mikhail Gishizky, this wine captures the terroir of our Mount Veeder vineyards. At 1,200 feet above the valley floor on the eastern face of Mount Veeder, the cooler climate, dry thin soils and steep terrain produce tiny clusters of aromatic and intensely flavored dark fruit that are prized for the complexity and structure they impart. Like the spotted owl bird that inhabits our land, Spotted Owl Vineyards “Kiss of Verdot” is rare and elusive —it will not be made again, so “paddle up” while you can.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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No winemaker information available.
Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.
2337 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco CA 94127
415-337-4083
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coho | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | SoNa | 23 (2019) |
| JaM Cellars | 2018 | Rosé | Calistoga | Napa Valley Candy | 23 (2019) |
| J. Moss Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Coho | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Combination of the Two | 18 (2014) |
| Coup De Foudre Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Lightning Bolt | 18 (2014) |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Premiere Cornerstone | 16 (2012) |
| Spotted Owl Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Kiss of Verdot | 16 (2012) |
| Charnu Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 15 (2011) | |
| Detert Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Markham Vineyards | 2009 | Red Wine | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 14 (2010) | |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Larkin Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | 2001 | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 7 (2003) |
Winery Distribution
Spotted Owl 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.