Bougetz Cellars
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 144
Vintage: 2017
Bougetz Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Vineyard located near the top of Mount Veeder
- Single-block Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 4
- Aging for 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels
- This mountainside vineyard contains rocky soils, which drain quickly and stress the vines
Description
Our Premiere Napa Valley wine is comprised of a single block of Cabernet Sauvignon that is usually the backbone of our Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. By isolating this single block, we're able to demonstrate why this Cabernet Sauvignon is so highly sought out. This unique wine is aged for 22 months in 100 percent new French oak barrels, blended with a splash of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Thomas Bougetz
Winemaker, Bougetz Cellars
After working a couple of harvest in the Pacific Northwest, I settled in the Napa Valley and have focused the past eight years on creating beautiful Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux blends.
With the assistance of Kian Tavakoli, our consulting winemaker, we spend lots of time in the vineyards, selecting particular blocks to use for our wines.
Country born: United States
Education: Studied Enology at The Northwest Wine Academy in Seattle, WA.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We start in the vineyard by selecting blocks from very well managed vineyards, choosing to begin with the best fruit possible. In the cellar, we focus on method that assist in extracting the most from the fruit, while still handling it as gentle as possible. Minimal movement of the wine during aging with as little interruptions as possible. All wines are blended, as we have multiple rounds of barrel selection, and blending to put together the blends that best display the vintage and vineyard sites.
Kian Tavakoli
Winemaker, Bougetz Cellars
After graduating from UC Davis in 1992, with a degree in Genetics/minor in Viticulture, Kian was Opus One's Enologist for 4 years where he developed his love and passion for Cabernet/Bordeaux varieties winemaking. The next stop was an 8 year stint at Clos Du Val Winery where he was Associate Winemaker and eventually winemaker of their Cabernet program, where under the tutelage of Bernard Portet, he honed his skills in the craft of blending - creating refined, structured and well balanced wines.
Country born: Iran
Education: BS in Genetics from UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Kian consults for 15 boutique, high end brands, and his breadth of winemaking knowledge enables him to produce wines ranging from crispy, vibrant Sauvignon Blancs to elegant, refined Pinot Noirs to dense, layered, and complex Cabernet based wines.
Sequoyah Country Club
4550 Heafey Road
Oakland CA 94605
510-632-2900
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Sequoyah Country Club:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aratas Wine | 2009 | Petite Sirah | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
| Bougetz Cellars | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 23 (2019) | |
| Bougetz Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Diversity | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Bougetz Cellars 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:
- California (DTC)