Hesperian Wines
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 164
Vintage: 2014
Hesperian Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Sourced from extremely rocky and steep Kitoko Vineyard at 1,400-feet elevation on Atlas Peak
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Clones 7, 337, 341), 100% estate, aged 20 months in 100% new French oak
- Reflecting its wild terroir, the wine is full of energy, tension and power
- Attentive and respectful winemaking polishes the intrinsic wild character of the wine
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 was sourced from extremely rocky and steep Kitoko Vineyard at 1,400-feet elevation on Atlas Peak. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Clones 7, 337, 341), 100% estate fruit and aged 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Reflecting its wild terroir, the wine is full of energy, tension and power, while attentive and respectful winemaking polishes the intrinsic wild character of the wine to give harmony and elegance.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Philippe Langner
Winemaker, Hesperian Wines
I learned viticulture and wine-making in Bordeaux. In 2001 I started working at Sullivan Vineyards and in 2002 I became the viticulturist and the winemaker. I started my own label, Hesperian, in 2004 when I fell in love with a tiny vineyard in Coombsville. After almost 10 years at Sullivan Vineyards we parted ways. A few months later I moved in my new vineyard on Atlas Peak where I spend a lot of time in the vineyard to get the best possible fruit in a very challenging, but rewarding, terroir. Thru the years I have consulted on a number of wine-making projects.
Country born: El Salvador but i'm french
Education: Bachelor of Science in Agronomy - UC Davis
Master of Science in Agronomy - UC Davis
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics - UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I used to extract a lot from grapes and let time soften the wine. Now that I have my own vineyard that produces very tannic grapes I extract much more gently to create rich relatively soft wine with strong but integrated tannins.
There is no recipe. You have to adapt your technique to the fruit and to the kind of wine you are trying to make.
What drives my wine-making is balance before all. I like to make age-worthy wines that will show their true complexity with time.
The Wine Huntress
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Chicago IL 60654
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Wine Huntress:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ancien | 2020 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Toyon Center Block | 25 (2021) |
| Ghost Block Estate Wines | 2019 | Red Wine | Yountville | Maratona | 25 (2021) |
| Hesperian Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 20 (2016) | |
| Madonna Estate | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 20 (2016) | |
| Madrigal Family Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Stags' Leap Winery | 2014 | Red Wine | Stags Leap District | 20 (2016) | |
| Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Block 91D Estate Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Etude | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | West Bench | 19 (2015) |
| PEJU | 2013 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | BIG Red Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Fogline | 18 (2014) |
| Pavi Wines | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Il Babbo | 18 (2014) |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kindly Well | 17 (2013) |
| Domaine Chandon | 2000 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Late-Disgorged | 17 (2013) |
| John Anthony Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| PATEL - Napa Valley | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Tourmaline Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2011 | Syrah | Yountville | Grigsby Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Ancien Wines | 2011 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Selection Massale | 16 (2012) |
| Mi Sueño Winery | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Seleccion Herrera | 16 (2012) |
| PATEL - Napa Valley | 2010 | Malbec | Yountville | 16 (2012) | |
| Domaine Chandon | 2008 | Pinot Meunier | Los Carneros | Barrel Select | 14 (2010) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Vertical Gobelet Vines | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Hesperian Wines 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:
- Texas (Roots & Water)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (Wild Rose Country)