Volker Eisele Family Estate
2014 Cabernet Franc
Chiles Valley District AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 107
Vintage: 2014
Volker Eisele Family Estate
Cabernet Franc
Chiles Valley District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 90% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon— a blending inversion of our traditional Cabernet Sauvignon
- Our Cabernet Franc is dense, concentrated and wonderfully finessed; we’re excited to have it take the spotlight
- With 60 acres under vine, just 2 acres are planted to Cabernet Franc
- 100% family owned and operated vineyard and winery, organically farmed since 1974
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 wine is a unique, stand-alone blend from the small amount of Cabernet Franc grown on the Volker Eisele Family Estate Chiles Valley vineyard, that has been organically farmed since 1974. The typical blend of the the Volker Eisele Family Cabernet Sauvignon has been inverted for this wine; your wine is comprised, then, of 90% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon This singular wine is dense, concentrated and wonderfully finessed.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Molly Lippitt
Winemaker, Volker Eisele Family Estate
I've held the very hands-on positions of Associate WM at Moone-Tsai Wines under Philippe Melka, and Assistant WM at Paradigm under Heidi Barrett. I've worked in Marlborough, New Zealand, as well as at Paraduxx, Relic Wine Cellars, Talisman, Carneros Creek, and Sebastiani Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Biology from the University of San Diego. Internships: Fayard Wines, Relic Wine Cellars, Paraduxx, Whitehaven (NZ), Bouchaine, Talisman, Carneros Creek. Mentors: Heidi Barrett, Scott Rich, Mike Hirby, Julien Fayard, Philippe Melka
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To use a light hand in crafting varietally-correct wines that make the taster think about where they were grown, and not who made them.
Bisou
11311 Harwin Drive # 26
Houston TX 77072
832-338-5920
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| J. McClelland Cellars | 2018 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 25 (2021) | |
| Palazzo Wine | 2019 | Cabernet Franc | Los Carneros | Midnight Angel | 25 (2021) |
| Geodesy | 2018 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Sage Ridge Vineyard | 24 (2020) |
| J. McClelland Cellars | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Meritage PNV Cuvée | 24 (2020) |
| Jamieson Ranch Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Falabella | 24 (2020) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Diamond Mountain | 24 (2020) |
| Spoto Family Wines | 2017 | Red Wine | Oakville | Christiane | 23 (2019) |
| Oakville East Exposure | 2015 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 21 (2017) |
| Ancien Wines | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Cendres à l’Océan | 20 (2016) |
| Priest Ranch | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Coach Gun | 20 (2016) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 20 (2016) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Franc | Chiles Valley District | 20 (2016) | |
| Madonna Estate | 2014 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | Dolcetto | 19 (2015) |
| Nemerever Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Hillside Clone 337 | 19 (2015) |
| Chateau De Vie | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| Ancien Wines | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 17 (2013) | |
| The Gabrielle Collection | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | O'Connell Family Vineyards Estate Blocks | 17 (2013) |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Grigsby Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2009 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Proprietor's Private Estate Reserve | 14 (2010) |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 13 (2009) |
| Cosentino Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Carpenter Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor's Reserve - Estate | 13 (2009) |
| Cafaro Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cafaro Family Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Terrace | 7 (2003) |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Gargiulo Vineyards | 2002 | Sangiovese Blend | Oakville | Aprile Super Oakville Red | 7 (2003) |
Winery Distribution
Volker Eisele Family Estate 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 (Gravitas)
International:
- Germany (Weinkontor Freund)