Tierra Roja Vineyards
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Katharine's Blend"
Oakville AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 189
Vintage: 2011
Tierra Roja Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A powerful Cabernet, full of layers and nuance and overflowing with beautiful blackberry, chocolate and cherry flavors
- The core comes from Tierra Roja, in the hills of eastern Oakville
Description
Most associate Tierra Roja with winemaker David DeSante, but insiders know that Katharine DeSante’s amazing palate is a key factor in all of their wines.
For Premiere Napa Valley, Katharine and I blended our skills to create this Cabernet Sauvignon. The core comes from Tierra Roja, in the hills of eastern Oakville. To this, we added structure with wine from another Oakville hillside vineyard, and elegance from a vineyard in the heart of Oakville. The wine is aged in a barrel custom-coopered for the DeSante family of wines. The result? A powerful Cabernet, full of layers and nuance and overflowing with the beautiful blackberry, chocolate and cherry flavors you expect from this region.
Cheers!
Linda Neal
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.75000
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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No winemaker information available.
The Saddle Room - Gastronomy Rooms Inc
650 Randall Crossings Lane
North Aurora IL 60554
630-906-9300
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Saddle Room - Gastronomy Rooms Inc:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard | 23 (2019) |
| Entre Nous | 2014 | Red Wine | Oakville | Secret Acre | 20 (2016) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Schlatter Family Estate | 20 (2016) |
| Jamieson Ranch Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Cordes Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Mario Bazán Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Detert Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 18 (2014) | |
| Elizabeth Spencer | 2013 | Sauvignon Blanc | Rutherford | 18 (2014) | |
| Keenan Winery | 2012 | Zinfandel | Spring Mountain District | A Nod to History | 18 (2014) |
| Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Yountville | Meritage Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Robert Biale Vineyards | 2011 | Petite Sirah | Napa Valley | P.S. 185 | 17 (2013) |
| Snowden Vineyards | 2011 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Katharine's Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Coho | 2010 | Merlot | Coombsville | Michael Black Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Hourglass | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Five Element Theory | 16 (2012) |
| Paraduxx | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Rector Creek Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Castello di Amorosa | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | MORISOLI-BORGES | 15 (2011) |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 15 (2011) | |
| Sawyer Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Katharine’s Blend | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Tierra Roja 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.
Domestic:
- Florida (Twenty-one Wines)
- Kansas (LDF Wines)
- Nevada (Imperial Wines)
- Texas (Impression Portfolio)
- Virginia (ZWineGuy)