Hertelendy Vineyards
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
"L'Éternité"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 207
Vintage: 2016
Hertelendy Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Ralph Hertelendy’s purely solo creation
- A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot
- We take the best lots out of vineyards from Atlas Peak, Silverado Bench and Howell Mountain
- Barrel aged for 24 months
Description
Unlike our wines that are blended with consultant Phillip Corallo-Titus, this lot was made entirely by Ralph Hertelendy. Ralph has a bolder approach to winemaking, making this extra special. This wine was also barrel aged for 24 months.
Ralph Hertelendy
Winemaker, Hertelendy Vineyards
Ralph Hertelendy is a young entrepreneur who fell in love with wine at a very early age. When Ralph was 5 years old in France, he tasted one of the best French Grand Crus, and remembered liking it not just for the flavor, but also because it brought friends and family together. After getting his business degree from the University of San Francisco, Ralph became a sommelier and worked for several wineries in the Napa Valley in sales, and as a winemaker's assistant under Laura Barrett.
When he was 25, he made his first wine in his basement, and over the years he has refined his craft towards creating only top quality style wines. Being multilingual, he has lived and traveled in France, Italy, and Spain to go on wine explorations in specific regions to further hone his craft and broaden his horizons.
Country born: United States
Education: Level 1 Sommelier
Mentors: Laura Barrett, Phillip Corallo-Titus, Russell Bevan
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
• TOP 100 WINE DISCOVERIES 2020 — ROBERT PARKER
• 99 point rated wines (98 from Robert Parker and Jeb Dunnuck)
• Multiple Gold Medals at Texsom (judged by Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine)
• Double Gold & Best in Class at Sunset International Wine Competition,
• #43 in Top 100 International Wine Report 2018
"Put this bottle on the table next to most reds and it's like sending Shaquille O'Neal into a middle-school basketball game...an absolute blockbuster." — Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier
Winemaking Philosophy:
To create world-class wines, never compromise quality, and pursue excellence while maintaining the distinguished Hertelendy style with each vintage. Quality above all else.
Second Street Restaurant
4022 River Park Drive
Suffolk VA 23435
7572202286
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Second Street Restaurant:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Brenda's Vineyard | 27 (2023) |
| Mathew Bruno | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 27 (2023) | |
| Robert Biale Vineyards | 2012 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
| Schweiger Vineyards | 2004 | Red Table Wine | Spring Mountain District | Dedication | 27 (2023) |
| TEXTBOOK | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Rhetoric | 25 (2021) |
| Luna Vineyards | 2017 | Sangiovese | Oakville | Riserva | 23 (2019) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | L'Éternité | 22 (2018) |
| Coho | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | SoNa | 21 (2017) |
Winery Distribution
Hertelendy 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:
- Arizona (A Bottle A Day, LLC)
- California (Serendipity Wines)
- Florida (Twenty-One Wine & Spirits (XXI))
- Georgia (Hemispheres)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers of HI)
- Indiana (Carroll Wines & Spirits)
- Iowa (University Distributors)
- Maryland (Well Crafted)
- Massachusetts (Horizon/Trellis)
- Michigan (The Wine Poor)
- Minnesota (Origin Wine & Spirits)
- Nevada (Summit Spirits & Wine)
- New Jersey (Lieber Fine Wine)
- New York (Lieber Fine Wine)
- North Carolina (Cellar Distributing)
- Oklahoma (Premium Brands)
- Tennessee (Best Brands Inc)
- Texas (Serendipity Wines)
- Virginia (Well Crafted)