Volker Eisele Family Estate
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chiles Valley District AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 86
Vintage: 2016
Volker Eisele Family Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chiles Valley District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aged in 100% French oak
- Our vines grow at elevations of 900 to 1,100 feet in the Chiles Valley District nested appellation
- 100% family-owned and -operated vineyard and winery that have been organically farmed since 1974
Description
Our 2018 Premiere Napa Valley offering is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Chiles Valley District vineyard. Winemaker Molly Lyman has created an opulent and feminine wine with soft round tannins and gentle acidity. Cheers.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Molly Lippitt
Winemaker, Volker Eisele Family Estate
I've held the very hands-on positions of Associate WM at Moone-Tsai Wines under Philippe Melka, and Assistant WM at Paradigm under Heidi Barrett. I've worked in Marlborough, New Zealand, as well as at Paraduxx, Relic Wine Cellars, Talisman, Carneros Creek, and Sebastiani Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Biology from the University of San Diego. Internships: Fayard Wines, Relic Wine Cellars, Paraduxx, Whitehaven (NZ), Bouchaine, Talisman, Carneros Creek. Mentors: Heidi Barrett, Scott Rich, Mike Hirby, Julien Fayard, Philippe Melka
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To use a light hand in crafting varietally-correct wines that make the taster think about where they were grown, and not who made them.
Lakeside Beverages
7130 Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay CA 95746
916-791-0684
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Lakeside Beverages:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Niente | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Estate Bottled | 24 (2020) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2017 | Red Wine | Chiles Valley District | Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot | 23 (2019) |
| TEXTBOOK | 2016 | Red Wine | Oakville | Paris Accord Fake Wine | 22 (2018) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 22 (2018) | |
| Acumen | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 2+2+2+2 | 21 (2017) |
| Prime Solum | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Brokenrock SV | 21 (2017) |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 (2017) | |
| Bello Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 20 (2016) | |
| Sciandri Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Mescolanza | 20 (2016) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 19 (2015) | |
| Moone-Tsai Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Three Clone | 13 (2009) |
| Flora Springs Winery and Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Ideology Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Ideology | 13 (2009) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Aidan's Blend | 13 (2009) |
| Luna Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Spring Mountain District | Vineyard Block 88 | 13 (2009) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Chairman's Selection | 12 (2008) |
| Eagle Eye | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 11 (2007) | |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Frenchman's Castle Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
Winery Distribution
Volker Eisele Family Estate 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:
- California (Gravitas)
International:
- Germany (Weinkontor Freund)