Taplin Cellars
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"E. Lewelling Taplin"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 132
Vintage: 2018
Taplin Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Vineyards grow on land held by our family for more than 150 years
- This lot is from vines grown over an old riverbed in the Ethel Lewelling Taplin section of the vineyard
- Rich, dark berry and cherry tastes contribute to this multilayered, complex and full-bodied wine
- A lingering voluptuous flavor persists after the wine is gone, leaving a mint farewell note
Description
We produce intense, full-bodied wines that benefit from the evolution of our vineyards and our winemaking. We trim the canopy to develop the complexity of our fruit late in the season and we minimize interventions in the cellar. This 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon shows a textured brocade of dense black raspberry, boysenberry and Bing cherry notes; a fine reflection of the land we hold dearly and the wine we develop carefully.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Julien Fayard
Winemaker, Taplin Cellars
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing wine at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
Country born: France
Education: I have a master's degree in agribusiness from the Agriculture University at Angers, a Master in Enology from Toulouse and an MBA from UC Davis in Entrepreneurship and Business.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I am a terroir-centric winemaker looking for the essence and signature of a place. I prefer easing a wine forward over aggressive intervention. The magic for me is getting to know each vintage through the year, the harvest, and the fermentations so that I can consistently let the wine express that year and that place.
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taplin Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | E. Lewelling Taplin | 24 (2020) |
| Nellcôte | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wild Card | 23 (2019) |
| Hestan Vineyards | 2017 | Grenache | Napa Valley | Estate | 22 (2018) |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 (2018) |
| THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 (2016) | |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 (2016) |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 (2016) |
| Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 (2015) | |
| Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Stone The Crows | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 (2014) |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 (2014) |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 (2013) |
| Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 (2013) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 (2013) | |
| Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 (2013) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 (2013) |
| Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 (2012) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 (2012) |
| Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 (2002) |
| Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Taplin Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.