Volker Eisele Family Estate
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chiles Valley District AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 128
Vintage: 2015
Volker Eisele Family Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chiles Valley District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Highlighting the strength of a single vineyard block, single variety, single barrel cooperage
- From what is deemed by winemaker Molly Lyman to be the best barrel of the entire vintage
- 100% family owned and operated vineyard and winery that has been organically farmed since 1974
Description
Our 2017 Premiere Napa Valley offering will be the best barrel of the best cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon from our Chiles Valley District vineyard that we have farmed organically since 1974. Our winemaker, Molly Lyman, will pinpoint the moment in this unique wine’s life where the impact of barrel aging has distinguished it from its peers, an undertaking that will require sampling each individual barrel in the entire vintage.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Molly Lippitt
Winemaker, Volker Eisele Family Estate
I've held the very hands-on positions of Associate WM at Moone-Tsai Wines under Philippe Melka, and Assistant WM at Paradigm under Heidi Barrett. I've worked in Marlborough, New Zealand, as well as at Paraduxx, Relic Wine Cellars, Talisman, Carneros Creek, and Sebastiani Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Biology from the University of San Diego. Internships: Fayard Wines, Relic Wine Cellars, Paraduxx, Whitehaven (NZ), Bouchaine, Talisman, Carneros Creek. Mentors: Heidi Barrett, Scott Rich, Mike Hirby, Julien Fayard, Philippe Melka
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To use a light hand in crafting varietally-correct wines that make the taster think about where they were grown, and not who made them.
Central Liquor Co
605 N Tulsa Avenue
Oklahoma City OK 73107
405-947-8050
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Central Liquor Co:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hess Collection Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Ridge 4 | 21 (2017) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 21 (2017) | |
| Barnett Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 17 (2013) | |
| Faust | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Le Démon de Midi | 17 (2013) |
| Heritance | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Lot FX | 17 (2013) |
| Titus Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Undici Opportunità | 17 (2013) |
| Titus Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rain Beater | 15 (2011) |
| Barnett Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate | 12 (2008) |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Founder's Fancy | 12 (2008) |
| Thirteen Appellations | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Meritage | 12 (2008) |
| Fantesca Estate and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 11 (2007) | |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | The Peacock's Tail | 11 (2007) |
| Milat Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 (2005) | |
| Origin-Napa | 2004 | Red Wine | Mount Veeder | 9 (2005) | |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2003 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 8 (2004) | |
| Milat Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Salvestrin Vineyards and Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | GBC Cuvee | 8 (2004) |
| Hartwell Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Platinum | 7 (2003) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Sawyer Cellars | 2001 | Meritage | Rutherford | Estate | 7 (2003) |
| Barnett Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Rattlesnake Hill | 6 (2002) |
| Eagle and Rose Estate | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 6 (2002) | |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 29 | 6 (2002) |
| Star Hill Winery | 2000 | Merlot | Stags Leap District | Stoney Meadow | 6 (2002) |
| von Strasser Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Post Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Far Niente | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Stelling Vineyard | 5 (2001) |
| Frog's Leap | 1999 | Cabernet Franc | Rutherford | Chavez-Leeds Vineyard | 5 (2001) |
| Kelham Vineyards and Winery | 1999 | Merlot | Oakville | 5 (2001) | |
| The Hess Collection Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mt. Veeder | Estate Grown | 5 (2001) |
| Grgich Hills Cellar | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Yountville Selection | 4 (2000) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 1998 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 4 (2000) | |
| von Strasser Winery | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rotating Reds | 4 (2000) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 1997 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | Three Sisters | 3 (1999) |
| Grgich Hills Cellar | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Napa Valley | Yountville Selection | 3 (1999) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Napa Valley | Spottswoode Vineyard Block 14 (12 rows) | 3 (1999) |
| The Hess Collection Winery | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mt. Veeder | Estate Grown Old Vine | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Volker Eisele 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:
- California (Gravitas)
International:
- Germany (Weinkontor Freund)