William Hill Estate Winery
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 12
Vintage: 2011
William Hill Estate Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
The best wines are crafted by winemakers who stay close to the vineyard, who select their grapes by hand at the perfect moment of ripeness, who taste their barrel selections and who blend the individual lots together to create an exquisitely balanced wine. This is how Ralf Holdenried makes wine at William Hill Estate Winery—and he wouldn't have it any other way.
This offering for Premiere Napa Valley is comprised of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, chosen by Ralf from the best blocks on our estate, and displays elegant red and black fruit aromas, and flavors with notes of ripe cherry, brown spice, and sweet vanilla. The soft, plush mouthfeel, intense fruit and silky tannins evolve into a long, impressive, fruit-focused finish.
Ralf Holdenreid
Winemaker, William Hill Estate Winery
Today, Ralf applies his breadth of experience to crafting William Hill’s sophisticated, contemporary wines from the Silverado Bench. “We have only begun to tap into the enormous potential of this region,” says Ralf. “Our 140-acre estate vineyard epitomizes the Silverado Bench –concentrated, flavorful grapes that make soft wines. I hope to express the quality of this region with every vintage.”
Country born: Germany
Education: He earned his MBA at UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Growing up on his family’s vineyard in Reinhessen, Germany, Ralf gained a profound appreciation for cultivating the land. “Winemaking was part of my everyday life,” Ralf explains. “My upbringing helped me understand the importance of the vineyard in the finished wine.”
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