PATEL -- Napa Valley
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 177
Vintage: 2014
PATEL -- Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, hand-selected and crafted by winemaker Luc Morlet
- A true expression of the distinctive microclimate and terroir found in the Coombsville nested appellation
- Barrel fermented using native yeasts, barrel aged in 100% new French oak, unfined and unfiltered
- A reflection of our pursuit to create the finest Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from Napa Valley
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 100% Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, hand-selected and crafted by winemaker Luc Morlet. It is a true expression of the distinctive microclimate (cooled by the fog and breezes blowing off of San Pablo Bay) and terroir (gently sloping, eastern-facing terrain with slightly distressed volcanic soils) found in the Coombsville nested appellation. Barrel fermented using native yeasts, the wine was barrel aged in 100% new French oak, unfined and unfiltered. Brimming with dark fruit, bright acidity and a lush lingering finish, this blend that reflects a passionate pursuit of creating exquisitely layered Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
Luc Morlet
Winemaker, PATEL -- Napa Valley
Wine has always been a way of life for Luc, who grew up working on his family Pinot Noir and Chardonnay domaine, Pierre Morlet & Fils, in Avenay-Val-d'Or, Champagne. Born in Epernay, France to a fourth-generation winegrower family, Luc, as a child, enjoyed learning about all of the practical and technical aspects of vineyard farming and winemaking.
Country born: France
Education: Luc Morlet is a Masters graduate of Enology from Rheims University, France and holds both a Viticulture degree from Ecole Viticole de Champagne and a MBA in Wine Business from Dijon Business School, Burgundy.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Passionate for both the expression of the terroirs as well as for the continuous pursuit of the ultimate quality, Luc calls his winemaking philosophy neo-classic laissez-faire without compromise. In other words, Luc describes it as a non-interventionist winemaking style driven by an ongoing search for quality improvement. With over 20 vintages under his belt (13 in California and 9 in France), and with his own zest for innovation, Luc uses century old principles and classic Burgundy and Bordeaux methods, while adapting to California's natural conditions.
Wine Spectrum
981 B Airway Ct.
Santa Rosa CA 95405
707-525-8466
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Wine Spectrum:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 (2024) | |
| Geodesy Wine | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sage Ridge Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Morlet Family Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Le Fabuleux Franc | 25 (2021) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 24 (2020) | |
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Blocks 3 & 7 | 20 (2016) |
| Bacio Divino Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Beckstoffer Heritage blend | 20 (2016) |
| Hoopes Vineyard | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | The Short Rows | 20 (2016) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| PATEL -- Napa Valley | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 20 (2016) | |
| Sodaro Estate Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 20 (2016) | |
| Merus | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 19 (2015) | |
| Saint Helena Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Blend 198 | 19 (2015) |
| Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend III | 19 (2015) |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Premiere Cornerstone | 18 (2014) |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Calistoga | Pickett Road Red | 18 (2014) |
| Saint Helena Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Estate | 18 (2014) |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| Envy Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 (2013) | |
| LATERAL | 2011 | Merlot | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Clone: 181 | 17 (2013) |
| Mi Sueño Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Selección Herrera | 17 (2013) |
| Thirteen Appellations | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Meritage | 17 (2013) |
| ARNS | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
PATEL -- Napa Valley 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:
- Georgia (Wine Insite)
- Hawaii (Oxford Street Merchants)
- Iowa (Global Wines Iowa)
- Michigan (Woodberry Wine)
- North Carolina (Oxford Street Merchants)
- Oklahoma (Artisan Fine Wine and Spirits)
- Tennessee (Tennessee Crown)
- Texas (Vintage Select Wines)
- Virginia (Oxford Street Merchants)