Inglenook
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Creek"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 139
Vintage: 2014
Inglenook
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Grapes from Inglenook’s Creek Vineyard are a key component of our Rubicon wine
- Our 14-acre vineyard of alluvial soils produces Cabernet Sauvignon with density and uplifting silkiness
- Made exclusively from the historic Gustave Niebaum Heritage Selection
- This wine showcases the unique expression of Inglenook’s specific Rutherford Bench terroir
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.
Cabernet Sauvignon from Ingelenook’s Creek Vineyard is the heart of your Premiere Napa Valley wine. Creek Vineyard is located in the northern boundaries of Inglenook’s organically farmed estate. The soil is a mix of gravel, sand and alluvial sediments providing perfect drainage for the old vines of their Heritage Selection. This lot is aged separately for 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels, medium toasted. This wine has fragrant notes of fresh blackberry, blueberry, violet and vanilla. It is soft and balanced, with flavors of black fruit, wet rock, rose and cinnamon and a long finish driven by beautiful acidity.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Philippe Bascaules
Winemaker, Inglenook
Personally chosen by Francis Ford Coppola, renowned French winemaker Philippe Bascaules came to Napa from Bordeaux in 2011 to become General Manager and Winemaker of Inglenook.
Born and bred in the southwest of France, Bascaules was a gifted student with a love of nature that ultimately inspired his passion for oenology. After receiving an agricultural engineering degree with a specialty in oenology from the graduate school of agronomy in Montpellier, France, Bascaules began his career at the legendary Chateau Margaux, one of France's five First Growth Bordeaux wineries, serving as assistant to the Estate Director, and during the past eleven years, was elevated to Estate Director overseeing the vineyards and cellars and working alongside renowned General Manager Paul Pontallier.
At Inglenook, Bascaules now leads a team of talented winemaking professionals dedicated to Coppola's vision of making Inglenook the finest New World estate wine produced in the Old World style. In 1890, founder Gustave Niebaum stated that Inglenook would one day "produce the finest wines, to equal and excel the most famous vintages of Europe." Over a century later, Coppola and Bascaules continue the Inglenook legacy.
Country born: France
Education: An Agricultural Engineering degree with a specialty in Oenology from the graduate school of agronomy in Montpellier, France
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To reflect the true character of our historic Estate
Willow Park Wine & Spirits
10801 Bonaventure Drive, SE
Calgary AB T2J 6Z8
Canada
403-296-1640
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Willow Park Wine & Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Bosché | 26 (2022) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2019 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2021 | Riesling | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | VanZ Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Galerie | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Galerie | 2015 | Riesling | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Inglenook | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Creek | 20 (2016) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 20 (2016) | |
| Saint Helena Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Block 1 | 20 (2016) |
| Atalon Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 19 (2015) | |
| Mt. Brave | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 19 (2015) | |
| Atalon Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Corestone Ridge | 18 (2014) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West, Mountain to Mountain Cuvée | 18 (2014) |
| Mt. Brave | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 17 (2013) | |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford Estate Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Vaca Range Blend | 16 (2012) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2010 | Red Wine | Rutherford | Wood Ranch | 16 (2012) |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 16 (2012) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 15 (2011) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2009 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 15 (2011) | |
| Rubissow | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Three Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | 15 (2011) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 15 (2011) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Atalon Winery | 2008 | Merlot | Howell Mountain | W.S. Keyes Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Auction Select Best Barrel | 14 (2010) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Cardinale | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 14 (2010) | |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West Mountain Cabernet Cuvee | 14 (2010) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2007 | Syrah | Los Carneros | 13 (2009) | |
| Cardinale | 2007 | Malbec | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2007 | Syrah | Napa Valley | Beauty Tames the Beast! | 13 (2009) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 13 (2009) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Hill Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Atalon Winery | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Peers | 12 (2008) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Paraduxx | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 12 (2008) | |
| Rubicon Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | CLONE 29 | 12 (2008) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Limited Edition Estate | 12 (2008) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Reserve Select | 12 (2008) |
| Terra Valentine | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Super Spring Mountain | 12 (2008) |
| Atalon Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 11 (2007) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ahern Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2005 | 82% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot | Howell Mountain | Howell Mountain Hill Block | 11 (2007) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 50/50 | 11 (2007) |
| Signorello Estate | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 11 (2007) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Spottswoode Estate Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Atalon Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 10 (2006) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 10 (2006) |
| Cardinale | 2004 | Merlot 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2004 | Zinfandel | Oakville | 10 (2006) | |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Estate Grown | 10 (2006) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Cardinale | 2003 | Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2003 | Cabernet Franc 75% Petit Verdot 25% | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Trinchero Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 (2005) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2002 | Malbec | Calistoga | 8 (2004) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 7 (2003) | |
| Paraduxx | 2001 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 7 (2003) | |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | BV2 | 5 (2001) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2000 | Merlot | Los Carneros | Huichica Hills | 5 (2001) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vine Hill Ranch | 4 (2000) |
| La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi | 1998 | Sangiovese | Stags Leap District | Downey Ranch | 4 (2000) |
| Mumm Napa | 1996 | Sparkling Wine (Pinot Noir 60%; Chardonnay 40%) | Napa Valley | Vintage Reserve Rose | 4 (2000) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 4 (2000) |
Winery Distribution
Inglenook 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)