Pride Mountain Vineyards
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Summit Select"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 134
Vintage: 2015
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the same blocks that contributed to our 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- South-facing vineyards situated ideally at 2,100-foot elevation in the Spring Mountain District
- Cave-aged in select French oak for 20 months with seven months bottle aging prior to release
- Deep, dark, complex and highly ageable; the crème de la crème of mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Pride Mountain Vineyards’ unique five case lot for Premiere Napa Valley 2017 was crafted by winemaker Sally Johnson from the two estate vineyard blocks that consistently provide the foundation for the winery’s highly rated Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Proving once again that “opposites attract,” Rock Arch Vineyard contributes a dense tooth-staining wine, while Carolyn’s Vineyard provides a component that is supple, opulent and ripe. A wine that is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the final blend will be barrel-aged in select French oak for 20 months before being bottle-aged seven months prior to release. The epitome of mountain-grown Cabernet, this rare bottling from the top of Spring Mountain is rich, deep and dark with the concentration and structure to provide decades of satisfying aging. It is a prodigious wine and will be a rare treasure in the serious collector’s cellar.
Sally Johnson
Winemaker, Pride Mountain Vineyards
I obtained a Master's Degree in winemaking at UC Davis and then began my career at St. Francis Winery in Sonoma County, where I spent eight years. I took a brief hiatus to work at St. Hallett Winery in South Australia's Barossa Valley and also produced my own brand, Lalys Cellars, for three years. In the spring of 2007, I joined the team at Pride Mountain Vineyards and am thrilled to be producing wines from our unique and phenomenal estate.
Country born: United States
Education: University of Michigan, BS in French Literature and Biology
Six months' study in Paris and Brittany, France
Two months study in Tunisia
University of California at Davis, MS in Winemaking
Society of Wine Educators Scholarship
Wine Spectator Scholarship
Internship at St Hallett Winery in Australia
Trained with winemakers Bob Foley, Tom Mackey, Stuart Blackwell and Matt Gant; vineyard consultants Paul Skinner and Zach Berkowitz
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy is to let the quality and character of our estate vineyards speak for themselves. Much of the winemaking is done in the vineyard, so careful monitoring of our 85 acres of vineyards is critical, and I am passionate about micromanaging our vineyards to achieve the highest potential from each vine. I make picking decisions based solely on flavor and the grape's physiological ripeness. I employ both traditional and modern winemaking techniques to achieve the roundness and concentration that make our big mountain wines both balanced and nuanced. The final step is the blending, which has a huge impact on the final character of my wines. Each of our 42 vineyard blocks is fermented and aged separately, so that my options for blending our thirteen wines are essentially limitless.
San Francisco 49ers / Levy
4949 Marie P. DeBartolo Way
Santa Clara CA 95054-1229
408-562-4925
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buoncristiani Family Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10th Anniversary Bottling | 27 (2023) |
| Chaix Wines | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 27 (2023) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 25 (2021) | |
| Angwin Estate Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 24 (2020) | |
| Hesperian Wines | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Kitoko Vineyard | 24 (2020) |
| High Dive Cellars | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | La Quebrada | 23 (2019) |
| Ideology Cellars | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Cento | 22 (2018) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| Switchback Ridge | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Anniversary Blend | 22 (2018) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Leaf And Vine | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 21 (2017) | |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Select | 21 (2017) |
| Vineyard {511} | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 21 (2017) | |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 (2016) | |
| Taplin Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ethel Lewelling Taplin | 20 (2016) |
| Ancien Wines | 2013 | Pinot Noir | Coombsville | Haynes Old Block | 19 (2015) |
| TEXTBOOK | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Boulders, Barrels and Bruises | 19 (2015) |
| Mi Sueño Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Seleccion Herrera | 18 (2014) |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Grigsby Vineyard Row 57 Old Vines | 18 (2014) |
| Croze | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 17 (2013) | |
| Frank Family Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Winston Hill Block 5 (Heart Block) | 17 (2013) |
| Bennett Lane | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 16 (2012) | |
| Howell at the Moon | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Knoll Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Kitchak Cellars | 2010 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Silverado Bench Symphony | 16 (2012) |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | First Born | 15 (2011) |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 15 (2011) | |
| Davies Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Jack's Block, 96 Vines | 14 (2010) |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Napa Valley Cuvee | 14 (2010) |
| Frazier Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Ahnfeldt Wines | 2005 | Proprietary Red Wine | Napa Valley | Quid Pro Quo | 11 (2007) |
| Reynolds Family Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Proprietary Blend | 11 (2007) |
| Benessere | 2004 | Aglianico | St. Helena | 10 (2006) | |
| Bourassa Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Rockledge Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 (2005) | |
| Bennett Lane | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Vinoce | 2003 | Merlot | Mt. Veeder | Block 6 | 8 (2004) |
Winery Distribution
Pride Mountain Vineyards 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:
- Alabama (Rush Distributing)
- Alaska (Kruger Wines)
- Arizona (Quail Distributing)
- Arkansas (RNDC)
- California (Springboard Wine Co.)
- Colorado (Classic Beverage Company)
- Connecticut (Wilson Daniels)
- Connecticut (Winebow)
- Delaware (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Florida (Breakthru Beverage- Aspect Fine Wine)
- Hawaii (RNDC The Estates Group)
- Idaho (JW Thornton Imports)
- Illinois (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Indiana (Johnson Brothers)
- Kansas (Vintegrity)
- Kentucky (Main Street Spirits)
- Louisiana (Wines Unlimited)
- Maine (SOPO Wine Co. )
- Maryland (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti - United Division)
- Michigan (Veritas Distributors)
- Minnesota (Breakthru Beverage - Aspect Fine Wine)
- Mississippi (Madvines & Spirits)
- Missouri (Vintegrity)
- Montana (George's Distributing)
- Nebraska (Quail Distributing of NE)
- Nevada (Breakthru Beverage (Las Vegas))
- Nevada (Encore Beverage (Reno))
- New Jersey (Wilson Daniels)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Wilson Daniels)
- North Carolina (Winebow)
- Ohio (Vintage Wine Distributors)
- Oklahoma (Thirst Wine Merchants)
- Rhode Island (Rhode Island Distributor)
- South Carolina (Advintage Distributing)
- Tennessee (Best Brands)
- Tennessee (Empire Distribution (Knoxville))
- Texas (Favorite Brands)
- Utah (Enoteche Wines)
- Vermont (Calmont/CBC Importers)
- Virginia (The Robins Cellars)
- Washington (Elliot Bay Wines)
- Wisconsin (Prestige Wines)
- Wyoming (RNDC)
International:
- Canada - Ontario (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Japan (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Philippines (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Puerto Rico (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- South Korea (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- Switzerland (Pride Mountain Vineyards)
- United Kingdom (Pride Mountain Vineyards)