Bello Family Vineyards
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 27
Vintage: 2014
Bello Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Single-vineyard wine from the Bello Family’s Rutherford Bench estate, which yields fruit with robust character
- The estate topography offers an abundance of sunshine, warm daytime temperatures and moderate cooling influences
- Fruit grown on three Cabernet Sauvignon clones and one heritage clone of Petit Verdot were co-fermented
- Aged 20 months in 100% new French oak
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiere Napa Valley offering is a single-vineyard wine from the Bello Family’s Rutherford Bench estate, which yields fruit of robust character. The estate topography offers an abundance of sunshine, warm daytime temperatures and moderate cooling influences. The fruit was grown on three Cabernet Sauvignon clones and one heritage clone of Petit Verdot, were co-fermented and aged 20 months in 100% new French oak.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Ross Wallace
Winemaker, Bello Family Vineyards
Wallace is a 1999 graduate of Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Science, Enology Option. Today, a 15-year Napa resident, he comes to Bello from tenures as winemaker at Hunnicutt Wine Company and cult-favorite Bryant Family Vineyards in St. Helena, as well as positions at other well-regarded Napa Valley wineries including Laird Family Estate, Nickel and Nickel Vineyards, Grgich Hills Estate, and Groth Vineyards as well as Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand.
Country born: United States
Education: Graduated from Califirnia State University at Fresno
Internship in Hawks Bay, New Zealand
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Ross believes that the best wines start with premium fruit and spends equal time in the vineyard and in the cellar where his uses minimal intervention to guide the wine through bottling.
Lakeside Beverages
7130 Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay CA 95746
916-791-0684
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Lakeside Beverages:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 22 (2018) | |
| Acumen | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 2+2+2+2 | 21 (2017) |
| Prime Solum | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Brokenrock SV | 21 (2017) |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 (2017) | |
| Bello Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 20 (2016) | |
| Sciandri Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Mescolanza | 20 (2016) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 19 (2015) | |
| Moone-Tsai Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Three Clone | 13 (2009) |
| Flora Springs Winery and Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Ideology Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Ideology | 13 (2009) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Aidan's Blend | 13 (2009) |
| Luna Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Spring Mountain District | Vineyard Block 88 | 13 (2009) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Chairman's Selection | 12 (2008) |
| Eagle Eye | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 11 (2007) | |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Frenchman's Castle Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
Winery Distribution
Bello Family 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:
- California (DTC)