ROY Estate
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Voix Basse (a whisper)"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 133
Vintage: 2010
ROY Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
ROY Estate and winemaker Philippe Melka are pleased to present Voix Basse … translation, "whisper." We say whisper as a metaphor because we believe our 17-acre vineyard has two "voices," resulting in two styles of wine (our proprietary red wine and our Cabernet Sauvignon) crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Voix Basse 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is an expression of Clone 337 at its best, combining purity, minerality and sensuality.
All ROY Estate wines are made exclusively from our estate-grown fruit. The Pomo Indians once chose the rock ledge overlooking this Soda Canyon property for a campsite. Shirley Roy is privileged to now be its caretaker.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Philippe Melka
Winemaker, ROY Estate
Philippe Melka began working at Roy Estate in April 2005. He is one of the world's most respected winemakers, who is best known for "finding the voice of the vineyard through its terroir," as Philippe puts it. Philippe was born and raised in the Bordeaux region and graduated from the University of Bordeaux with a degree in geology in 1989 and then earned a second degree in enology in 1991, specializing in agronomy and vineyard soils. He began his career working at wineries in France (Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau Petrus), Italy (Badia a Coltibuono), Australia (Chittering Estate) and California (Dominus and Ridge) before settling in the Napa Valley in 1994.
"Philippe's attention to detail is amazing," explains Charles Roy, "whether it's how he ropes off sections of the vineyard to differentiate how and when they're to be harvested or how he adds his touch with his thorough understanding of the vineyard as well as each step in the winemaking process."
Country born: France
Education: University of Bordeaux - geology, viticulture, enology
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
F&W Winemaker of the Year
Winemaking Philosophy:
I'm a non-interventionist, and prefer to let the vineyard/grapes express themselves through the wine.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Tuscany Restaurant:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 16 (2012) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| ROY Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 16 (2012) |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Double Diamond "B2 Bomber" | 15 (2011) |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Amuse Bouche Winery | 2008 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Far Niente | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
ROY Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Japan (Cyest)
- Panama, Republic of (Varela Hermanos)
- United Kingdom (Four Corners)