Croze
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 167
Vintage: 2014
Croze
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon from the highly acclaimed Money Road Vineyard
- Aged 24 months in French oak from the Nevers Forrest
- 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc
- Unfined and unfiltered
Description
In the heart of Oakville lies a special road known for ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. At the end of this road lies Money Road Vineyard, a vineyard of distinct quality and character. This Premiere Napa Valley wine is handcrafted from grapes sourced from this magical lot. The wine is fermented in barrel and hand punched three times a day. After 24 months of aging in Nevers Forrest oak barrels, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 95% Cabernet Sauvignon is touched with 5% Cabernet Franc.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Daniel Benton
Winemaker, Croze
8 years in the wine industry with experience producing wine in Virginia, North Carolina, and California.
Country born: United States
Education: BA in Biology, AAS in Viticulutre and Enology
Years in the wine industry: 8 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To create wines that showcase a sense of place, honoring the individual vineyards where the grapes are grown.
Cask & Corks Distributing
2904 West Russell
Sioux Falls SD 57107
605-335-8520
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Cask & Corks Distributing:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostblock and Markham Vineyards | 2015 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Krupp Brothers | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Brothers' Choice | 21 (2017) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2015 | Gewürztraminer | Los Carneros | Frederich-- First Born | 20 (2016) |
| Ca' Momi | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 20 (2016) | |
| Croze | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 (2016) | |
| Jarvis | 2014 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | PVNV | 20 (2016) |
| Quixote Winery | 2014 | Petite Sirah | Stags Leap District | 20 (2016) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Fogline | 20 (2016) |
| Croze | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Old Vine | 19 (2015) |
Winery Distribution
Croze is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.