Dyer Vineyard, Meteor Vineyard
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Wolf Origin"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 184
Vintage: 2016
Dyer Vineyard, Meteor Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Named after legendary vineyard manager Mike Wolf, who introduced the winemaking Dyers to the Shulers and Meteor Vineyard in 2003
- This wine is the 15-year anniversary of their first collaboration
- Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the volcanic soils of both the Meteor Vineyard estate in Coombsville and Dyer Vineyard estate on Diamond Mountain
- A stunning Cabernet Sauvignon highlighting characteristics from both ends of the Napa Valley and showcasing the mastery of winemaking team Bill and Dawnine Dyer
Description
Your unique Cabernet brings together the strengths of two estates from opposite ends of the Napa Valley. Both are focused on single vineyard wines, mining the depths of site specificity. Both are grown in volcanic soils and are vinified by the winemaking team of Bill and Dawnine Dyer. And, in 2016, when tasting through the lots, we decided to attempt a blend of both. The result is arresting. From Meteor in Coombsville comes the full-throated blackberry, chocolate, cinnamon and spice. Upvalley, the Dyers’ Diamond Mountain fruit injects blueberry, anise and exotic warm red chilis into the mix. Together they dovetail into a fascinating Cabernet that is bright, complex and supple, with firm, ample and grippy young tannins, unlike no other.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Dawnine Dyer
Winemaker, Dyer Vineyard, Meteor Vineyard
My first winery job in Napa Valley was with Robert Mondavi Winery in the harvest of 1974. I spent 25 years as winemaker for Domaine Chandon, opening the winery in 1977 with the first French Champagne house to own property in the Napa Valley. I first made Cabernet with my husband Bill in 1996 from their Diamond Mountain Vineyard and took to it like water. I love discovering great vineyards and came to Meteor in 2005.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Biology from UC Santa Cruz. My mentors/winemaking heros include Zelma Long & Edmond Maudiere
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Focus on the vineyard, exercise restraint in the winery. I’m looking for purity, elegance and sense of place in wines.
Porthos
4326 Redwood Highway #300
San Rafael CA 94903
415-454-2115
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Winery Distribution
Dyer Vineyard, Meteor Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.