Kenefick Ranch Winery
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 62
Vintage: 2018
Kenefick Ranch Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This blend is composed of our most prized clones of Cabernet Sauvignon: 15 and 169
- Grown around Dr. Kenefick’s home, the best portion of alluvial fan soil on the property
- Excellent drainage with the exact correct amount of stress
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Kenefick Ranch sells about 90 percent of the fruit that grows on the property and only takes the best blocks for themselves. This wine is taken from the those blocks and is truly the best of the best from the property and Napa Valley as a whole. Handcrafted by winemaker Kent Jarman.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Kent Jarman
Winemaker, Kenefick Ranch Winery
I worked at Duckhorn for five years before becoming winemaker at Kenefick. I am currently the winemaker for Coup de Foudre, along with Kenefick Ranch.
Country born: United States
Education: U.C. Davis Vit and Enology Degree
J Wine Co. and Spring Mountain Internships
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the vineyard and the wines do the talking. Blending for early approachable wines that have enough structure to cellar for a long time.
Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle Street
Costa Mesa CA 92627-3808
949-650-8463
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZD Wines | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 26 (2022) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Tribute | 25 (2021) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2018 | Red Wine | Oakville | Paramount Proprietary Red Blend - Barrel Select | 24 (2020) |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 24 (2020) | |
| Krupp Brothers | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | D7 | 24 (2020) |
| Morlet Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Le Fabuleux Franc | 20 (2016) |
| PEJU | 2014 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Persephone Vineyard Hebe Block | 20 (2016) |
| Progeny Winery | 2014 | White Wine | Mount Veeder | 20 (2016) | |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Clone Select | 19 (2015) |
| V. Sattui Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Two x Two—Morisoli Brothers Rutherford Dust-Up | 19 (2015) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Single Barrel Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard, Monastery Block | 17 (2013) |
| Summers Estate Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 (2013) | |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 16 (2012) | |
| Newton Vineyard | 2010 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | The Puzzle | 16 (2012) |
| Somerston Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Gauntlet | 16 (2012) |
| Whitehall Lane | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Deep Six | 16 (2012) |
| Fontanella Family Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Melanson Vineyard | 15 (2011) |
| Regusci Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Block 3, Clone 6 | 15 (2011) |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon | 14 (2010) |
| Hewitt Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Unique Hewitt Vineyard Blend | 14 (2010) |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 14 (2010) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Proprietors Reserve Stice Lane | 14 (2010) |
| ZD Wines | Non-Vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 14 (2010) |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Reserve Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Larkmead 125 | 13 (2009) |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere 254 | 13 (2009) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 13 (2009) | |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mario's Reserve | 13 (2009) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Clone Blend with Petit Verdot | 12 (2008) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 12 (2008) | |
| PEJU | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | ASV - Cabernet Sauvignon 50% -Cabernet Franc 50% | 12 (2008) |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2006 | Old Vine Zinfandel | Napa Valley | The Gnarly Cull | 12 (2008) |
| The Terraces | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Quarry Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Carneros | 12 (2008) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ridge to Ridge | 11 (2007) |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Preview | 11 (2007) |
| Krupp Brothers | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Regusci Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Block 11 | 11 (2007) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Nostalgie | 11 (2007) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 6 from BV#1 Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Red Wine | Rutherford | Right Bank Cuvée | 10 (2006) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Bella Oaks Lane | 10 (2006) |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Baron Duncan's Blend | 10 (2006) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2004 | Malbec (78% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot) | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Empleon | 10 (2006) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Rutherford Ranch Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1994 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Twomey Cellars | 2003 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 8 (2004) | |
| Jessup Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2002 | Cabernet Franc | Calistoga | Madrigal Vineyards | 8 (2004) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2002 | Red Table Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | OKD 5 | 8 (2004) |
| Grgich Hills Cellar | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 7 (2003) | |
| PEJU | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rutherford - HB Vineyard | 7 (2003) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot | Napa Valley | "FREEMARK" | 6 (2002) |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2000 | Cabernet Franc/Merlot | Napa Valley | Right Bank | 6 (2002) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2000 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | Mènage á Trois | 6 (2002) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Special Barrel Selection | 5 (2001) |
| Jessup Cellars | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lauer Vineyard | 5 (2001) |
| Ristow Estate | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend | Napa Valley | Quinta de Pedras Vineyard | 5 (2001) |
| Truchard | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Los Carneros | Truchard Estate | 5 (2001) |
| PEJU | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | HB Vineyard | 4 (2000) |
Winery Distribution
Kenefick Ranch 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.
International:
- Czech Republic (Californian Wines a.s.)
- Hong Kong (Ponti Wine Cellar)
- Japan (Agri Corp)