The Vineyardist
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 78
Vintage: 2010
The Vineyardist
Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District
5 cases produced
Description
In 1879, Lorenz Petersen, having lost all but $2,000 of his savings in the Long Depression, purchased Calarcadia (“California Paradise”), a 180-acre property in Calistoga. He planted vineyards and harvested his first crop in 1884. Each spring, wine brokers would come to meet Lorenz, sample and bid on barrels of wine. Lorenz became a respected Vineyardist.
Husband-and-wife team Dirk Fulton and Becky Kukkola purchased Calarcadia in 2000. They restored the Victorian where Lorenz and his family lived and conducted their wine auctions, then hired Mark Herold as winemaker and Jim Barbour as viticulturist. Calarcadia is now home to seven acres of Cabernet Sauvignon growing on Diamond Mountain.
Our inaugural Premiere Napa Valley lot is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from a single barrel from the vineyard's top block.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.81000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Mark Herold
Winemaker, The Vineyardist
Mark Herold, Ph.D. has incredible wealth of experience and an in-depth, scientific knowledge of the wine business. A renaissance artisan with a healthy dose of accomplished scientist, Mark’s background is storied in successfully developing new, highly esteemed wine estates, as well as reinvigorating established wineries. From winery design to cutting-edge vinification techniques, Mark’s proven sophistication and skill as an artisan winemaker has earned him the highest accolades from Robert Parker, Jr. – “...producing thrilling Cabernet Sauvignon, largely because of the extraordinary enthusiasm and uncompromising ferocity...”.
Mark began making wine at home in 1993 and produced Merus, his own highly regarded wine label. His deep understanding of science, viticulture and business create an undeniable breadth of capabilities. This sphere of knowledge extends to establishing new wineries, working with established, premium wineries to freshen their wines and image, and cultivating the small, unpolished gems.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Dean & Deluca:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corison Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Reserve | 19 (2015) |
| Gallica | 2013 | Red Wine | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| Herold Wines & The Vineyardist | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 18 (2014) | |
| Charnu Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| Casa Piena and Jones Family Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| The Vineyardist | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 16 (2012) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Let It Be Layla | 14 (2010) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Anselmo Vigne | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
The Vineyardist 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 (DTC)
International:
- France (Signature Selections)