Laird Family Estate
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Pyramid Selection"
Yountville AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 121
Vintage: 2015
Laird Family Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A special blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from our two finest vineyards, Mast Ranch and Flat Rock Ranch
- Mast Ranch, in west Yountville, sits on an alluvial bench with soil ranging from volcanic to clay loam
- Flat Rock Ranch in the northeast corner of Yountville yields dark, rich fruit due to rocky clay loam
- Rigorous selection process based on how the best barrels mesh and interact to create the finest wine
Description
About 12 months after harvest, we began the blending process. First we ranked the seven different lots and tasted to establish preliminary blends. With this information, we pull samples from every barrel in the lots we like and rank the quality of those barrels. Finally, we take the top barrels from the two or three lots that composed our preliminary best blend and establish what we think is the best wine from Mast and Flat Rock. The percentage used from each vineyard is not predetermined, but is based entirely on how the best barrels mesh and interact when blended. This final blending will be decided in December in preparation for Premiere Napa Valley.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Brian Mox
Winemaker, Laird Family Estate
Born and raised in the Midwest, Brian had family roots in farming and food production. He worked in the restaurant industry in Seattle, where he acquired an interest in wine. Realizing that wine related to his interests in food, science, history and agriculture, he began investigating the field of winemaking. He completed his first harvest in 1989 with Hargrave Vineyards on Long Island while completing his Chemistry degree at MIT. Arriving in Napa in 1991, Brian worked in the cellar and as an enologist. Brian helped setup Laird Family Estate in 1999. He has worked with Etude, Lewis, Darms Lane, and now is the full time winemaker for Laird Family Estate.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in Chemistry - MIT
Department of Viticulture and Enology Graduate Work - UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Passion for pinot noir and bordeaux reds. Outstanding skills and creativity.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Ultimate Distributors:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Family Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Pyramid Selection | 21 (2017) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Cloud View Vineyards | 2004 | Merlot | Napa Valley | PREMIERE MOUNTAIN MERLOT | 10 (2006) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Spottswoode Estate Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
Winery Distribution
Laird Family Estate 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:
- Arizona (Action Wine)
- Florida (Wines By Sophie)
- Idaho (Moon River)
- Kansas (Sparta)
- Maryland (Kysela)
- Michigan (Cana)
- Mississippi (Steve Tonore)
- Missouri (Sparta)
- Nevada (Encore)
- Ohio (Traderman)
- Texas (Favorite Brands)
- Virginia (Kysela)