Keenan Winery
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Encore II"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 58
Vintage: 2017
Keenan Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Encore ll is a reprisal of my homage to my father’s vision of 44 years ago, first-growth quality wine
- 100% mountain estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Clone 337 and 50% Clone 15 made from 19-year-old vines
- After 41 years of farming on the slopes of the Spring Mountain District nested appellation, it’s great to see results from truly mature vineyards
- Powerful, rich, deep fruit, spice and polish all come together in this truly layered, age-worthy wine
Description
After 41 years of farming, we have discovered that the best fruit we have seen comes from fully mature, sustainably farmed vineyards. This one-of-a-kind wine is an equal blend of two Cabernet Sauvignon clones, 337 & 15, that were planted 19 years before this harvest. It is safe to say this wine is made from truly mature vineyards. Powerful, rich, deep fruit, spice and polish all come together in this layered, age-worthy wine.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Michael Keenan
Winemaker, Keenan Winery
Began drinking wine at the age of 10. Worked under Joe Cafaro for Keenan's first harvest in 1977. Became director of Keenan Winery in 1998.
Country born: United States
Education: None - learned by experience.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Natural; allow the terroir and vineyard selection to let varietal character show through.
The Capital Grille
1000 Darden Center Drive
Orlando FL 32837
407-245-4516
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Capital Grille:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Lamb Vineyard | 24 (2020) |
| Keenan Winery | 2018 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Holy Trinity | 24 (2020) |
| Davis Estates | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Phase Five: Loving Life! | 23 (2019) |
| Keenan Winery | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Encore II | 23 (2019) |
| Matthiasson | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Phoenix Vineyard | 23 (2019) |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Select | 23 (2019) |
Winery Distribution
Keenan Winery 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:
- Alabama (Pinnacle Imports)
- Alaska (RNDC)
- Arizona (Maverick Beverage)
- California (Monterey Bay Wine Company)
- Colorado (Maverick Beverage )
- Connecticut (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd.)
- Delaware (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- Florida (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- Georgia (Avant Partir)
- Idaho (Northwest Beverages)
- Illinois (Louis Glunz Wines)
- Indiana (Carroll Wine & Spirits)
- Iowa (Okoboji Wines)
- Kansas (LDF Companies )
- Louisiana (Uncorked Wines)
- Maine (Crush Distributors)
- Maryland (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- Massachusetts (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- Michigan (Woodberry Wine)
- Minnesota (New France Wine Co.)
- Mississippi (MadVines & Spirits)
- Missouri (Vinegrity Wines )
- Montana (George's Distributing )
- Nebraska (Chieftain Distribution)
- Nevada (Johnson Brothers )
- Nevada (Tavern Craft)
- New Hampshire (Uncorked LLC)
- New Jersey (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- New Mexico (Mexcor Importers )
- New York (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- North Carolina (3 Keys Wine Distributors)
- Ohio (Traderman Distributors )
- Oklahoma (Premium Brands Wine & Spirits)
- Oregon (Northwest Beverages)
- Pennsylvania (The Wine Merchant Ltd. )
- Rhode Island (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- South Carolina (3 Keys Wine Distributors)
- South Dakota (Cask & Cork Distributing)
- Tennessee (Lipman Brothers )
- Tennessee (Tennessee Crown )
- Texas (Mexcor Importers )
- Virginia (Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd)
- Washington (Northwest Beverages)
- Wisconsin (L'Eft Bank Wine Company)
- Wyoming (Sagebrush Wine Company)
International:
- Bermuda (Premier Selections)
- Canada - Alberta (Crush Imports )
- Canada - British Columbia (Crush Imports )
- Canada - Ontario (Vinexx )
- Hong Kong (Altaya Wines )
- Japan (Cyest)