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Oakville East Exposure
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Harter Hill"

Oakville East Exposure

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Harter Hill"
Oakville AVA


2020 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 24 | Lot No. 34
Vintage: 2017

Oakville East Exposure

Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from the steep terraced vineyards on the “magic” mountain of east Oakville
  • Harter family vines were first planted in 1974 and replanted in 1991 on iron-oxide rocky red soil
  • A huge wine with signature soft, elegant tannins, allowing for graceful aging or early enjoyment
  • Meticulously farmed vines utilizing organic practices to bring forward terroir-driven excellence

Description

Where horses once roamed, Bill Harter, in 1974, decided to plant grapes in what has now become the Oakville nested appellation. We affectionately named our eastern hillside vineyard locations Oakville East. Our current planting is exclusive to Cabernet Sauvignon and for our "Harter Hill" wine we use only grapes hand-selected from our 1991 old vine plantings. We have realized that organic and biodynamic farming techniques help us ensure the quality of grapes and soil health. These changes, along with being lucky enough to have multiple blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon growing on our two adjacent single vineyards, have helped us realize our dream of honoring our father by having a wine named after our family legacy: Oakville East - Harter Family Double H Ranch single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This "Harter Hill" wine is destined to be a classic and will last for many years. The profile has a soft, elegant tannin structure with crushed rock which adds dust and minerality to the bright orange blossom, cardamom, blueberry, red currant and strawberry flavors.


Wine Facts

  • Single vineyard wine
  • Sustainably produced
  • Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")

Marie-Laure Ammons

Winemaker, Oakville East Exposure

Winemaker, Marie-Laure Ammons

French native Marie-Laure, grew up in the rural Limousin region. With winemaking diplomas from both Burgundy and Bordeaux, Marie-Laure began her career in France at Domaine Lejeune in Pommard, Chateau de Pressace Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, and Dulong Negoiciants in Bordeaux. Fascinated by the energy and potential fro great wine in California, she moved here and began woring with Philippe Melka in 2003. With our 2010 vintage at Oakville East, Marie-Laure became our Head Winemaker. Sarah Gott our previous Winemaker has taken the new position of Consulting Winemaker for OE wines.

Country born: United States

Education: Graduated from the University of Bordeaux and The Viticulturist School of Beaune-Burgundy.

Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years

Winemaking Philosophy:
To bring grapes to bottle with minimal intervention while making sure that the finished wine brings its place and elegance to each taste.

Hocca

3308 Flowertree Road
Orlando FL 32812
407-832-8888


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Winery Distribution

Oakville East Exposure is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.