Schweiger Vineyards
2015 Red Wine
"Mr. Hyde's Blend"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 174
Vintage: 2015
Schweiger Vineyards
Red Wine
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This blend is created specifically for Premiere Napa Valley
- 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petite Sirah, 10% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec
- Fermented in small French oak barrels
- Estate bottled, with father and son working together as grower and winemaker
Description
Schweiger Vineyards' flagship blend, Dedication, is renowned for its layered complexity and supple mouth. Winemaker Andrew Schweiger decided to have a little fun with our normal Dedication blend. Taking advantage of a small postage stamp-sized block of Petite Sirah on our property, he created an "alternate" Dedication. This new wine has subtle undertones of tobacco, cedar, plums and black pepper with a stronger tannin presence … a Mr. Hyde to Dedication's Dr. Jekyll. Proceed with care - there is no known cure to this hedonistic blend.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Andrew Schweiger
Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards
Andrew Schweiger spent his early years in Sonoma County, California. He attended Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa where he was an accomplished musician, often performing with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma County Junior Symphony and numerous other musical groups.
Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounding by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries, including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.
In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking bag of tricks by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with bachelor's degrees in fermentation science as well as microbiology and minors in viticulture and music performance, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.
When the time came in 1994 for Schweiger Vineyards to begin wine production, Andrew was able to balance his work load and oversee all the winemaking operations at Schweiger in addition to his full-time obligations. Finally, the big step forward came in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries, and Andrew took the leap to Schweiger Vineyards full time.
Andrew resides in St. Helena with his wife, Paula, and two children, Jerry and Megan. He continues to enjoy playing music, most notably with The California Repercussions. He also serves as consultant winemaker for Parry Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: University of California, Davis
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Making great wine to enjoy
Andrew Schweiger
Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards
Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounded by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.
In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking experience by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.
In 1994 Schweiger Vineyards began wine production with Andy overseeing all winemaking operations, becoming full-time winemaker in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries. In 2000, Andy also became the winemaker for Parry Cellars.
Country born: US
Education: Graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Minimal intervention to insure the place and quality of the fruit shine through in the wine, both on the nose and mouth.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Vignoble Bed and Breakfast:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mare Wines | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 (2020) | |
| Smith Devereux | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Upside Down IBEX | 24 (2020) |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Clea | 23 (2019) |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2017 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Best Barrel | 22 (2018) |
| Schweiger Vineyards | 2015 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Mr. Hyde's Blend | 22 (2018) |
| Matthiasson | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 21 (2017) | |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Prime Solum | 2013 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Block 1 | 20 (2016) |
| Robert Biale Vineyards | 2013 | Petite Sirah | Napa Valley | The Pet Project | 19 (2015) |
Winery Distribution
Schweiger 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:
- Florida (Breakthru Beverage)
- Georgia (Eagle Rocks)
- Illinois (Breakthru Beverage)
- Michigan (Carmela Foods)
- Nevada (Vin Sauvage)
- Texas (Specs/Bandol)
- Wisconsin (AVA)