Schweiger Vineyards
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Le Perle"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 138
Vintage: 2015
Schweiger Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Fermented in a unique pear-shaped Perle French oak barrel to maximize tannin complexity
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, estate bottled, from the Spring Mountain District nested appellation
- The unique fermentor shape maintained a partial submerged cap throughout fermentation
- As a result of this novel technique, this wine has a rich, layered and incredibly integrated mouthfeel
Description
In 2015, Schweiger Vineyards was the first North American winery to experiment with Perle de Quintessence barrels as fermentors. The innovative shape allows for a more concentrated cap during fermentation, plus fermenting on French Oak; a benefit lacking from concrete eggs and amphorae. As a result, the wine has a richer, more layered and incredibly integrated mouthfeel unsurpassed in Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Andrew Schweiger
Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards
Andrew Schweiger spent his early years in Sonoma County, California. He attended Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa where he was an accomplished musician, often performing with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma County Junior Symphony and numerous other musical groups.
Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounding by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries, including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.
In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking bag of tricks by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with bachelor's degrees in fermentation science as well as microbiology and minors in viticulture and music performance, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.
When the time came in 1994 for Schweiger Vineyards to begin wine production, Andrew was able to balance his work load and oversee all the winemaking operations at Schweiger in addition to his full-time obligations. Finally, the big step forward came in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries, and Andrew took the leap to Schweiger Vineyards full time.
Andrew resides in St. Helena with his wife, Paula, and two children, Jerry and Megan. He continues to enjoy playing music, most notably with The California Repercussions. He also serves as consultant winemaker for Parry Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: University of California, Davis
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Making great wine to enjoy
Andrew Schweiger
Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards
Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounded by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.
In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking experience by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.
In 1994 Schweiger Vineyards began wine production with Andy overseeing all winemaking operations, becoming full-time winemaker in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries. In 2000, Andy also became the winemaker for Parry Cellars.
Country born: US
Education: Graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Minimal intervention to insure the place and quality of the fruit shine through in the wine, both on the nose and mouth.
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Winery Distribution
Schweiger 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:
- Florida (Breakthru Beverage)
- Georgia (Eagle Rocks)
- Illinois (Breakthru Beverage)
- Michigan (Carmela Foods)
- Nevada (Vin Sauvage)
- Texas (Specs/Bandol)
- Wisconsin (AVA)