Cornerstone Cellars
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Premiere Cornerstone"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 155
Vintage: 2010
Cornerstone Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
Continuing in the Cornerstone Cellars tradition of showcasing the personalities of each vintage, variety and vineyard in our wines, we combined classic Bordeaux varieties from three exceptional vineyards for our Premiere Napa Valley 2012 offering.
The first building block is Cabernet Sauvignon from our Davis Block (85%), tucked in the To Kalon district of Oakville, which is lifted with a pinch of Talcott Vineyard St. Helena Cabernet Franc (5%) and spiced with a dash of brilliantly zesty Stewart Vineyard Carneros Merlot (10%). The resulting wine a quintessential Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a complete expression of the some of the best micro-climates that define the Napa Valley.
While offering immediate gratification with its harmony and elegance, this wine possesses an amazing potential to reward the patient among us with its tremendous depth and structure
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.74000
- 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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Jeff Keene
Winemaker, Cornerstone Cellars
While working as a chemist in a food science laboratory doing grape and wine research in his native New Zealand, Jeff Keene was both intrigued by wine and certain that he did not want to spend his days in a white lab coat under fluorescent lights. He returned to university and attained a Postgraduate Degree in Oenology and Viticulture at Lincoln University in New Zealand. After working several vintages at Selaks Winery and Palliser in Martinborough he came to the Napa Valley as an intern in the late '90s for Havens Wine Cellars, where he stayed on rising to assistant winemaker then winemaker. After Havens he joined the Peter Franus Wine Company, which gave him the opportunity to work with vineyards throughout the Napa Valley under the able mentoring of renowned winemaker Peter Franus, whose 30 years of Napa Valley experience was a incredible resource. In 2008 he joined Cornerstone Cellars as winemaker.
Country born: New Zealand
Education: Postgraduate Degree in Oenology and Viticulture from Lincoln University, New Zealand
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Jeff Keene's winemaking philosophy is straightforward, "to produce wines that reflect site and appellation, respecting traditions and to make wines we love to drink."
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
Cornerstone 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.