Davis Estates
2016 Red Wine
"The Final Phase"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 20
Vintage: 2016
Davis Estates
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This estate blend focuses on the historic varietals planted to this storied site: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah
- The Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah were fermented in French oak tanks, and the Cabernet Franc in stainless steel
- After 30 days on the skins, each lot was transferred to 100% new French oak barrels and aged for 20 months
- The barrels selected for this special wine represent the highest possible quality of fruit from our hillside blocks
Description
Davis Estates has proudly ushered this historic Napa Valley estate into its next chapter of site-specific, hillside farming. The Final Phase refers to the fifth and final phase of the Davis Estates winery experience: behind forged steel doors accessible only by biometric hand scanner, the most exclusive lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc lie in wait for two years prior to bottling. The Final Phase is an incredibly rich and luxurious wine, exhibiting the terroir and true potential unique to this historic property.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Davis Estates
Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy. Philippe's first winery was Chateau Haut Brion, followed by work and study in Australia, Italy, back in France (Petrus) and finally in Napa Valley (Dominus). Philippe began consulting in 1995.
Country born: France
Education: Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Named by Robert Parker as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines are made in the vineyard, with minimal intervention in the cellar.
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Winery Distribution
Davis Estates is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Canada - Ontario (The Independent Wine Company)