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Modus Operandi Cellars
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Hell or High Water"

Modus Operandi Cellars

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Hell or High Water"
Napa Valley AVA


2020 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 24 | Lot No. 122
Vintage: 2018

Modus Operandi Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • In my 15 years of winemaking, 2018 was the most perfect vintage I’ve ever had a hand in making
  • With popped heads on new French oak barrels, this wine was micro-fermented in extremely small lots
  • A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine blended from Caldwell, Edcora, Farella and Rocca vineyards in Napa Valley
  • Cave aging in 100% of the finest new French oak available to man

Description

This unique Premiere Napa Valley is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine blended from Caldwell, Edcora, Farella and Rocca vineyards in Napa Valley. Cave aging in 100 percent new French oak barrels. This wine will last for years to come.


Wine Facts

  • Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")

Jason Moore

Winemaker, Modus Operandi Cellars

Winemaker, Jason Moore

Every day I wake up I literally have to pinch myself because I am truly living my dream. I have discovered that winemaking is an art form that is supported by science. I am a self taught winemaker and not "classically" trained so my mind is open to experimentation and a deep feeling for what my wines are, and why... For that, my wines are not made like the majority of other wines in the valley...

Country born: USA

Education: Completely self taught... supplemented with UCD extension classes, Napa Valley College, and the generous support of my mentors.

Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years

Honors / Awards:
My wine was poured at a White House State Dinner and has scored in the mid '90's

Winemaking Philosophy:
Winemaking begins in the mind... from there, the winemaker decides what style of wine is desired and works out a plan of actions in reverse, ultimately leading directly to the vineyard.
You've go to feel it... its not a number... its not an equation... its an innate understanding of whats really going on.

Cliffewood Wine Syndicate

111 Center Street Suite 1120
Little Rock AR 72201-4405
501-375-5257


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