Smith Devereux
2018 Red Wine
"Upside Down IBEX "
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 65
Vintage: 2018
Smith Devereux
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Flavor profile of blackberry, cherry pie, vanilla and cocoa with soft tannins
- This blend yields the outstanding fruit characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Merlot to provide a little extra pizzazz
- The Cabernet Sauvignon features a classic Upvalley profile - big fruit with soft structure
- The Merlot is from the IBEX vineyard at the base of Spring Mountain
Description
This unique expression of our rare and coveted Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a splash of our celebrated single-vineyard Merlot from St. Helena. The Merlot adds nuance, complexity and dark blueberry, raspberry and chocolate notes to an already rich, silky, delicious wine.
We spare no expense in the farming of our vineyards, picking at night and by hand to ensure maximum flavor and complexity. After harvest, the wine spends over a year in new and neutral French oak to achieve balance that allows you to cellar and savor or drink almost immediately.
Join founder and vintner Ian Devereux White (also wine director for SF Magazine) for a winemaker’s lunch in the vineyard or at the tasting room. Devereux keeps things down to earth and is involved in every part of the process, from vine to bottle, and will happily answer questions as he walks you through the history of the winery and the specifics of the wines (with pairing advice).
Brett Adams
Winemaker, Smith Devereux
Winemaker Brett Adams began working in the wine industry at Trinchero in 2001 after finishing his BS in Fermentation Science from UC Davis. After that he went on to study for a Master's of Science at Washington State University with an emphasis in Enology. Upon leaving WSU, Brett came back to California to work as Assistant Winemaker at Roche winery in Sonoma, followed by a harvest at Sequoia Grove Winery in Rutherford and then Honig Vineyard & Winery as Associate Winemaker. He now makes all of the wines for Smith Devereux.
Country born: USA
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Vignoble Bed and Breakfast
2970 Silverado trail north
St Helena CA 94574
707-967-8377
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Vignoble Bed and Breakfast:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mare Wines | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 (2020) | |
| Smith Devereux | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Upside Down IBEX | 24 (2020) |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Clea | 23 (2019) |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2017 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Best Barrel | 22 (2018) |
| Schweiger Vineyards | 2015 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Mr. Hyde's Blend | 22 (2018) |
| Matthiasson | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 21 (2017) | |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Prime Solum | 2013 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Block 1 | 20 (2016) |
| Robert Biale Vineyards | 2013 | Petite Sirah | Napa Valley | The Pet Project | 19 (2015) |
Winery Distribution
Smith Devereux 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:
- Arizona (Action Wines)
- Georgia (Kelly Family)
- Hawaii (Southern )
- Illinois (Maverick)
- Nebraska (Chieftain )
- North Carolina (Johnson Bros)
- Texas (Vintage Select)
International:
- (NONE)