Somerston Estate
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Solo"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 175
Vintage: 2017
Somerston Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Produced using a very small selection of the only red fruit harvested from our estate in 2017
- These 60 bottles will be hand-selected from the eight barrels of Somerston wine produced in 2017
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aging 24 months in new French oak
- 100% estate grown, produced and bottled
Description
In 2017, we harvested enough red fruit to produce just eight barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon. Because of this, we have chosen to name this one-of-a-kind wine our "Solo," which truly reflects what this wine represents to the team at Somerston. This wine is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate vineyards in the Vaca Mountains, aged in new French oak barrels for 24 months.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Craig Becker
Winemaker, Somerston Estate
Craig Becker is a seasoned winemaker and has worked with a wide range of varieties planted at some of California's top hillside vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: Driven by his strong interest in plant and soil science Craig attended the University of California at Davis studying plant physiology, hydrologic science, enology, and viticulture.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
It is Craig's artisan approach to winemaking and his extensive knowledge in viticulture that enables him to create superb wines from a wide range of varieties and sites.
The Market
7088 N. WEST AVE
FRESNO CA 93711
559-432-3306
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| Somerston Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Solo | 23 (2019) |
Winery Distribution
Somerston Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.