Sciandri Family Vineyards
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Mescolanza "
Coombsville AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 91
Vintage: 2014
Sciandri Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
10 cases produced
Highlights
- “Mescolanza” is the Italian word for mixture or blend
- Proprietary blend of the five noble varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
- Co-fermented in the tradition of an Old World field blend and aged 24 months in French oak
- 100% estate grown fruit from our vineyard in Coombsvillle
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 120 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.
“Mescolanza” is the Italian word for mixture or blend and your Premiere Napa Valley wine is a
proprietary blend of the five noble varieties from Sciandri’s estate vineyard in Coombsville: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. It was co-fermented in the tradition of an Old World field blend and aged 24 months in French oak.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Don Baker
Winemaker, Sciandri Family Vineyards
Worked for Joseph Phelps, Vichon, William Hill, Merryvale, Parducci, built Vina Calina Winery in Chile for Kendall-Jackson. Worked in all phases of winemaking in vineyards, cellar, lab, marketing/sales, etc.
Country born: United States
Education: Graduated from UC Davis' Enology program in 1980.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the fruit show the way with little intervention by the winemaker. "Leave it alone!"
Lakeside Beverages
7130 Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay CA 95746
916-791-0684
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Lakeside Beverages:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Niente | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Estate Bottled | 24 (2020) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2017 | Red Wine | Chiles Valley District | Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot | 23 (2019) |
| TEXTBOOK | 2016 | Red Wine | Oakville | Paris Accord Fake Wine | 22 (2018) |
| 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
Sciandri 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.