Truchard Vineyards
2015 Pinot Noir
Los Carneros AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 211
Vintage: 2015
Truchard Vineyards
Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
5 cases produced
Highlights
- From the oldest vines on our property, planted in 1974
- These Martini Clone vines have taken advantage of the clay soils and cool climate of Carneros
- From our Old Block, which has consistently produced a crop of little clusters with perfect, small berries
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 from the oldest vines on the Truchard estate, which were planted in 1974. Martini Clone vines have taken advantage of the clay soils and cool climate of the Los Carneros nested appellation to produce exemplary Pinot Noir fruit. The grapes are excusively from the Old Block, which consistently produces a crop of little clusters with perfect, small berries.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Sal De Ianni
Winemaker, Truchard Vineyards
Sal was the enologist for Cuvaison Winery from 1995-1997, then worked as harvest winemaker in 1997 for Margaret River Vineyards in Australia. From 1998 onward, he has served as winemaker for Truchard Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Chemistry (Marquette University)
M.S. Analytical Chemistry (Northwestern University)
M.S. Viticulture & Enology (UC Davis)
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Hands-off. Do all of the hard work in the vineyard and the winemaking is easy. Let the vineyard express itself.
Nos Caves Vin
11311 Harwin Drive # 26
Houston TX 77072
832-338-5920
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 26 (2022) | |
| 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
Truchard 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 (M&J Wines)
- California (Vinifera)
- California (Monterey Bay)
International:
- Australia (Beaune & Beyond)
- Canada (Wine Syndicate - British Columbia)
- Canada (Lanigan & Edwards - Alberta)
- Canada (Rogers & Company - Ontario)
- Canada - Quebec (Pot Du Vin)
- Denmark (Scandinavian Wineimport)
- Hong Kong (Water & Wine )
- Japan (Agri Corporation)
- Mexico (Vinos Vinedos Y Bodegas)
- Norway (Arvid Nordquist)
- Puerto Rico (Bodegas Compostela)
- Singapore (Water & Wine )
- South Korea (Wine 2 U)
- Taiwan (Ken Yen)
- Thailand (Water & Wine )
- United Kingdom (Liberty Wines)