Schweiger Vineyards
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Windmill Block"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 129
Vintage: 2018
Schweiger Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This lot is 100% sourced from our Windmill Block
- Made by a father-and-son team with a combined 84 years of experience in farming and winemaking
- 100% single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the earliest plantings on our Spring Mountain District estate
- Aging for 34 months in 100% French oak to create a layered balance
Description
This unique wine was sourced from our smallest block of Cabernet Sauvignon at the highest peak of the Spring Mountain District. When Fred Schweiger first purchased our property in 1960, his first task was to find water. With hand picks and shovels, Fred and his father, Anton Schweiger, hand-dug the first well on our property and constructed a windmill over it to pump the water in that same year.
Today, this block produces some of our most intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon, often being our final pick of the year. Longer hangtime gives the fruit deep color and tannins which winemaker Andrew Schweiger works carefully to bring into a layered balance.
We are delighted to share this 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with you, as this is the first time we are ever featuring this block as a single vineyard selection.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Andrew Schweiger
Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards
Andrew Schweiger spent his early years in Sonoma County, California. He attended Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa where he was an accomplished musician, often performing with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma County Junior Symphony and numerous other musical groups.
Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounding by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries, including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.
In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking bag of tricks by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with bachelor's degrees in fermentation science as well as microbiology and minors in viticulture and music performance, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.
When the time came in 1994 for Schweiger Vineyards to begin wine production, Andrew was able to balance his work load and oversee all the winemaking operations at Schweiger in addition to his full-time obligations. Finally, the big step forward came in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries, and Andrew took the leap to Schweiger Vineyards full time.
Andrew resides in St. Helena with his wife, Paula, and two children, Jerry and Megan. He continues to enjoy playing music, most notably with The California Repercussions. He also serves as consultant winemaker for Parry Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: University of California, Davis
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Making great wine to enjoy
Andrew Schweiger
Winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards
Andrew gained a passion for winemaking early in life being surrounded by vineyards on the family property on Spring Mountain, high above St. Helena. While in high school, he spent summers working in a variety of capacities at local wineries including Gloria Ferrer and ZD.
In 1988, Andrew started his formal training in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. While keeping a full schedule at school, he expanded his winemaking experience by working at various wineries, including Joseph Phelps and Trefethen Vineyards. Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history, Schweiger set right to work at Chateau St. Jean, and a few years later at Cain Cellars.
In 1994 Schweiger Vineyards began wine production with Andy overseeing all winemaking operations, becoming full-time winemaker in 1999, when Schweiger Vineyards chose to stop selling fruit to other wineries. In 2000, Andy also became the winemaker for Parry Cellars.
Country born: US
Education: Graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in enology and microbiology and a minor in viticulture and music history.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Minimal intervention to insure the place and quality of the fruit shine through in the wine, both on the nose and mouth.
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Winery Distribution
Schweiger Vineyards 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:
- Florida (Breakthru Beverage)
- Georgia (Eagle Rocks)
- Illinois (Breakthru Beverage)
- Michigan (Carmela Foods)
- Nevada (Vin Sauvage)
- Texas (Specs/Bandol)
- Wisconsin (AVA)