Miner Family Winery
2011 Red Wine
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 24
Vintage: 2011
Miner Family Winery
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Owner Dave Miner and winemaker Gary Brookman chose to take a new direction for Premiere Napa Valley this year, with an offering that leans a bit to the right—the Right Bank, that is.
While we bottle both a Cabernet Franc and a Merlot, we have never, until now, created a blend of these two varietals. So for Premiere Napa Valley, we offer just that, with the fruit coming from one stellar source: the renowned Stagecoach Vineyard. By pairing incredibly concentrated Merlot and floral and spicy Cabernet Franc from this site, we’ve created a rich but gorgeously balanced and aromatic wine—a departure from status quo, but uniquely Miner.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.68000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Gary Brookman
Winemaker, Miner Family Winery
Gary Brookman began his professional winemaking career in 1980 at Joseph Phelps Vineyards, where he worked with a myriad of varietals and refined his skills with each passing harvest. After his tenure at Phelps, Gary spent two years at Franciscan Estates, where he garnered a passion for wild yeast fermentation. Gary has been an integral part of Miner Family Winery since its inception in 1998. Gary and his wife, Joan, live in St. Helena, where they raised their two children.
Country born: United States
Education: California State University, Humbolt
Bachelor of Science Degree
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
After more than a decade at the helm as Miner's winemaker, Gary Brookman remains dedicated to making expressive, elegant wines that are true to each varietal and vineyard. He makes more than 24 boutique bottlings for Miner using fruit from Napa Valley and other specially selected California vineyards. By using a combination of "Old World" winemaking techniques and modern technology, he crafts wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or "terroir" where specific varietals grow best.
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Taiwan
8-862-273-29490
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Prowine Co. Ltd.:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groth Vineyards & Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Sweet Spot | 19 (2015) |
| Elyse Winery | 2012 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2012 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | Miljenko’s 90th Vintage | 17 (2013) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Somerston Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Celestial | 17 (2013) |
| Ehlers Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 16 (2012) | |
| Elyse Winery | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Mixed Black | 16 (2012) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Miner Family Winery 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:
- Alabama (Pinnacle)
- Arizona (Maverick)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (Classic)
- Florida (Maverick)
- Georgia (Wnebow)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers)
- Illinois (RNDC)
- Indiana (Johnson Brothers)
- Iowa (Johnson Brothers)
- Kentucky (Eagle)
- Louisiana (Uncorked)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti)
- Michigan (Vintage)
- Minnesota (Wine Merchants)
- Missouri (Pinnacle)
- Montana (Cardinal)
- Nebraska (Johnson Brothers)
- Nevada (Johnson Brothers Las Vegas)
- Nevada (Encore-Reno)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Banville)
- North Carolina (Advintage)
- North Dakota (RNDC)
- Ohio (Heidelberg)
- Oregon (Vehrs)
- South Carolina (Advintage)
- South Dakota (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Best Brands-Nashville)
- Texas (Maverick)
- Utah (RNDC)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Vehrs)
- Wisconsin (Capitol Husting)