Pride Mountain Vineyards
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Summit Select"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 83
Vintage: 2014
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the two vineyard blocks that provide the backbone of our Reserve Cabernet
- Mountain-grown grapes from our estate vineyards, sloping due south at an elevation of 2,100 feet
- Aged in French oak for 20 months, the wine will have additional bottle aging prior to release
- This wine possesses incredible levels of flavor concentration, density and lingering structure
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 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley wine is made from the two richest components of Pride Mountain’s 2014 Reserve and Vintner Select Cabernet Sauvignons. Fruit from the 35-year-old Rock Arch Vineyard, the oldest block on their estate, contributes an inky, concentrated wine bursting with complex flavor and possessing superb rounded structure. Fruit from Carolyn’s Vineyard contributes layers of ripe fruit, floral nuances and an appealing mouthfeel. All of the grapes are mountain grown on south-facing slopes at an elevation of 2,100 feet. Aging in French oak barrels for 20 months brings this wine home most delectably.
Sally Johnson
Winemaker, Pride Mountain Vineyards
I obtained a Master's Degree in winemaking at UC Davis and then began my career at St. Francis Winery in Sonoma County, where I spent eight years. I took a brief hiatus to work at St. Hallett Winery in South Australia's Barossa Valley and also produced my own brand, Lalys Cellars, for three years. In the spring of 2007, I joined the team at Pride Mountain Vineyards and am thrilled to be producing wines from our unique and phenomenal estate.
Country born: United States
Education: University of Michigan, BS in French Literature and Biology
Six months' study in Paris and Brittany, France
Two months study in Tunisia
University of California at Davis, MS in Winemaking
Society of Wine Educators Scholarship
Wine Spectator Scholarship
Internship at St Hallett Winery in Australia
Trained with winemakers Bob Foley, Tom Mackey, Stuart Blackwell and Matt Gant; vineyard consultants Paul Skinner and Zach Berkowitz
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy is to let the quality and character of our estate vineyards speak for themselves. Much of the winemaking is done in the vineyard, so careful monitoring of our 85 acres of vineyards is critical, and I am passionate about micromanaging our vineyards to achieve the highest potential from each vine. I make picking decisions based solely on flavor and the grape's physiological ripeness. I employ both traditional and modern winemaking techniques to achieve the roundness and concentration that make our big mountain wines both balanced and nuanced. The final step is the blending, which has a huge impact on the final character of my wines. Each of our 42 vineyard blocks is fermented and aged separately, so that my options for blending our thirteen wines are essentially limitless.
Nos Caves Vin
2501 Wroxton
Houston TX 77005
713-722-0181
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Nos Caves Vin:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandon | 2007 | Sparkling Wine | Yountville | Yountville Vintage Brut - Library Selection | 28 (2024) |
| Jean Edwards Cellars | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Four of a Kind | 28 (2024) |
| Hyde Estate | 2021 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Larry Hyde | 26 (2022) |
| Matthiasson | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Phoenix Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Etude | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Clone 4 Meteor Vineyard | 24 (2020) |
| Gandona Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 (2020) | |
| Spoto Family Wines | 2018 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Oakville Station | 24 (2020) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 24 (2020) | |
| Boich Family Cellar | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor's Barrel | 23 (2019) |
| Ehlers Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | 23 (2019) | |
| Canard Vineyard | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| von Strasser & Lava Vine Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | So Sori, Sori Bricco Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Cairdean Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Acquaintance Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Chase Cellars | 2015 | Zinfandel | St. Helena | Hayne Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Cinnamon Devil | 20 (2016) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A5W | 20 (2016) |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Select | 20 (2016) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Fourteener | 20 (2016) |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2012 | Malbec | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| Oakville East Exposure | 2011 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 17 (2013) |
| Clos Pegase | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Antipodes | 16 (2012) |
| Derenoncourt California | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A Tale of Two Terroirs | 16 (2012) |
| Meteor Vineyard | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Celestia (90% Cabernet /10% Petite Verdot) | 15 (2011) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | The Pearl | 15 (2011) |
| Tayson Pierce Estate Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvée Rothchild | 15 (2011) |
| Meander | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Twist | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Pride Mountain 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:
- Alabama (Rush Distributing)
- Alaska (Kruger Wines)
- Arizona (Quail Distributing)
- Arkansas (RNDC)
- California (Springboard Wine Co.)
- Colorado (Classic Beverage Company)
- Connecticut (Wilson Daniels)
- Connecticut (Winebow)
- Delaware (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Florida (Breakthru Beverage- Aspect Fine Wine)
- Hawaii (RNDC The Estates Group)
- Idaho (JW Thornton Imports)
- Illinois (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Indiana (Johnson Brothers)
- Kansas (Vintegrity)
- Kentucky (Main Street Spirits)
- Louisiana (Wines Unlimited)
- Maine (SOPO Wine Co. )
- Maryland (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti - United Division)
- Michigan (Veritas Distributors)
- Minnesota (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Mississippi (Madvines & Spirits)
- Missouri (Vintegrity)
- Montana (George's Distributing)
- Nebraska (Quail Distributing of NE)
- Nevada (Breakthru Beverage (Las Vegas))
- Nevada (Encore Beverage (Reno))
- New Jersey (Wilson Daniels)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Wilson Daniels)
- North Carolina (Winebow)
- Ohio (Vintage Wine Distributors)
- Oklahoma (Thirst Wine Merchants)
- Rhode Island (Rhode Island Distributor)
- South Carolina (Advintage Distributing)
- Tennessee (Best Brands)
- Tennessee (Empire Distribution (Knoxville))
- Texas (Favorite Brands)
- Utah (Enoteche Wines)
- Vermont (Calmont/CBC Importers)
- Virginia (The Robins Cellars)
- Washington (Elliot Bay Wines)
- Wisconsin (Prestige Wines)
- Wyoming (RNDC)
International:
- Canada - Ontario (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Japan (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Philippines (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Puerto Rico (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- South Korea (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Switzerland (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- United Kingdom (Pride Mountain Vineyards)