Taplin Cellars
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Ethel Lewwelling Taplin"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 150
Vintage: 2015
Taplin Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Highlights
- From the Ethel Lewelling Taplin Vineyard, where we introduced innovative canopy management techniques
- From land held in our family for over 150 years
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aged in 100% new French oak barrels
Description
The groundwork for our wine starts at the Ethel Lewelling Taplin Vineyard, where we experiment and introduce new practices. It happens that this vineyard, part of the estate that Ethel Lewelling received as a wedding gift, was her favorite spot. Little did she know of it soils characteristics that impart more depth to its fruit and finesse to the wine.
Julien Fayard
Winemaker, Taplin Cellars
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing wine at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. In Napa, he was Philippe Melka's director of winemaking ffor a few years before launching his own projects.
Country born: France
Education: Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse, France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Julien Fayard is a terroir-driven winemaker who believes in guiding a wine gently rather than imposing aggressive intervention. For him, the true magic lies in discovering each vintage as it unfolds—through the growing season, the harvest, and the fermentations—allowing the wine to faithfully express its year and its place..
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Saint Helena CA 94574
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from 750 Wines:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Mistake Wines | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 (2017) | |
| BRYTER Estates | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Inspired | 21 (2017) |
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| Hewitt Vineyard | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 (2017) | |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2015 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 21 (2017) | |
| Taplin Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ethel Lewwelling Taplin | 21 (2017) |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 21 (2017) | |
| Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Yountville | Meritage Blend | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Taplin Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.