Nellcôte
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Wild Card"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 77
Vintage: 2017
Nellcôte
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This wine celebrates Nellcôte’s fifth vintage, showcasing a beguiling combination of power and elegance
- A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot from the Oakville and Stags Leap District nested appellations
- Aging two years in hand-selected, custom-toasted barrels of 100% new French oak
- A Wild Card may refer to an element that cannot be predicted or controlled
Description
This Premiere Napa Valley wine represents our best effort to showcase the Nellcôte style - a beguiling combination of power and elegance. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from the Oakville and Stags Leap District nested appellations; this wine has been aged two years in hand-selected, custom toasted 100 percent new French oak barrels. A "Wild Card" may refer to any element that cannot be predicted or controlled; nothing could be truer of the 2017 vintage.
Phillip Corallo-Titus
Winemaker, Nellcôte
Phillip Corallo-Titus has been at the helm of Chappellet's winemaking team for over two decades, as well as at his family's label, Titus. With a passion for experimentation, Phillip applies classical winemaking and believes the finest wines are made in the vineyard. Phillip has been a consulting winemaker to Nellcote since 2013.
Country born: USA
Education: I studied agronomy, viticulture and enology at UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I strive to make wines that reflect both the vineyard and the vintage, and my approach is to focus on harvesting at the ideal ripeness. The wines are ultimately an expression of terroir, classic winemaking and the style we are seeking to achieve.
Imbibe Wine and Spirits
4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Imbibe Wine and Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taplin Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | E. Lewelling Taplin | 24 (2020) |
| Nellcôte | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wild Card | 23 (2019) |
| Hestan Vineyards | 2017 | Grenache | Napa Valley | Estate | 22 (2018) |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 (2018) |
| THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 (2016) | |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 (2016) |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 (2016) |
| Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 (2015) | |
| Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Stone The Crows | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 (2014) |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 (2014) |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 (2013) |
| Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 (2013) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 (2013) | |
| Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 (2013) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 (2013) |
| Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 (2012) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 (2012) |
| Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 (2002) |
| Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Nellcôte is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.