PureCru Napa Valley
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Clones, Clones, Clones"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 65
Vintage: 2014
PureCru Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- From very rare Cabernet Sauvignon clones
- Well structured wine with black fruit flavors and a distinctive minerality
- This Cabernet Sauvignon has an almost exotic quality to it with a unique brightness and hints of red fruit
- Barrel aged for at least 30 months in French oak cooperage
Description
This one-of-a kind blend has previously only been played with in trials. This is its first showing. The buyer will get a more detailed blend and where the clones came from.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Mitch Cosentino
Winemaker, PureCru Napa Valley
After 30 years of winemaking, Mitch Cosentino launched pureCru Napa Valley in 2008, a small producer of wines designed to accompany fine world cuisine. pureCru began as what Cosentino refers to as "a winemakers wine project" and has evolved into a venture that takes Cosentino back to his roots and some of the finest grape sources he has worked with over the years.
"I had been reminiscing about a small, hands-on entity where I could do it all myself again, like I did in the beginning," said Cosentino. He previously founded Cosentino Winery in 1980, although he is no longer involved there. Mitch currently consults for other small new Napa Valley producers who strive to attain high standing .
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications from California State University, Sacramento.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Winner of countless Sweepstakes and Best of Show Awards including the Andre Tchelistcheff Award for Winemaker of the Year
Winemaking Philosophy:
It my intent to make "real wine" thru time honored methods with proper aging and not thru the use of smoke and mirrors (and no flashy techniques). I expect every wine to be able to age and mature for many years if not decades, yet still drink very well upon release. I have a great library that proves it is more than possible.
The Metz Group
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Dallas PA 18612
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| Tamber Bey | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 23 (2019) | |
| Far Niente | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 21 (2017) | |
| PureCru Napa Valley | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clones, Clones, Clones | 21 (2017) |
| Stags' Leap Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 21 (2017) | |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2015 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Georges de Latour Private Reserve | 16 (2012) |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 16 (2012) | |
| Black Stallion Estate Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Heart & Soul | 15 (2011) |
| Broman Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | You’ll Think It’s Howell Mountain | 15 (2011) |
| Newton Vineyard | 2009 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Piece of the Puzzle | 15 (2011) |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Alchemist II | 15 (2011) |
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Winery Distribution
PureCru 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.