Jean Edwards Cellars
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Trois II"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 208
Vintage: 2016
Jean Edwards Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Grapes from Yates Family Vineyard (Mount Veeder); Stagecoach Vineyard and an historic vineyard in Rutherford
- An elegant, complex and powerful wine with lovely texture and a long, lingering finish
- 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec (Rutherford); aged in 100% new French oak
- Sensual, deep fruit, spice notes and hints of dust surround your senses, inviting the next sip
Description
This beautifully made wine has outstanding pedigree and was crafted from three Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in three different appellations - Stagecoach Vineyard (Pritchard Hill), Yates Family Vineyard (Mount Veeder) and an historic vineyard in Rutherford. Very expressive, the wine shows a layered and solid core of dark mountain fruit, while the mid-palate shines from the influence of Rutherford - luscious fruit with hints of dust. We blended in small amounts of Malbec (from Rutherford) and Merlot (from Oak Knoll) which provide additional opulence. Delicious now, but built to age gracefully.
Kian Tavakoli
Winemaker, Jean Edwards Cellars
Kian has been the winemaker for Jean Edwards Cellars since 2004. A graduate of UC Davis, Kian has over 30 years of winemaking experience - starting his career with Opus One and then heading-up the red wine and reserve program at Clos du Val. Kian now has his own wine consultancy company and is winemaker/consulting winemaker, focusing on smaller brands.
Working with our grower partners and overseeing wine production, Kian is an integral part of the Jean Edwards Cellars team bringing to life the vision and blend for each wine.
Owners Karen and John Troisi are proud to call Kian their winemaker, friend and colleague.
Country born: Iran
Education: Kian is a graduate of UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
The single goal is always to produce the best wines possible from the best fruit sources all while retaining a sense of place in the wines.
Southern Napa Fine Wine House
2304 Main Street
Daphne AL 36526
251-375-2800
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Winery Distribution
Jean Edwards 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.
Domestic:
- Michigan (Euro)
- Michigan (European Wine Imports)
- New Jersey (Jean Edwards Cellars LLC)
- Ohio (European Wine Imports)