Krupp Brothers
2020 Viognier
"The Bride’s Delight"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 65
Vintage: 2020
Krupp Brothers
Viognier
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is 100% Viognier, from fruit grown in the Stagecoach Vineyard
- It was fermented in 100% new French oak and aged on its fermentation lees
- A modern take on Viognier, reminiscent of the best Rhône whites
- This wine is a very limited selection from our Bride blend
Description
Krupp Brothers has traditionally produced the "Bride" bottling. Historically a combination of Rhone varietals, we are updating it to a pure Viognier blend. Our Premiere Napa Valley lot is a selection of the oak fermented portion of the blend. It is 100% new oak, fermented in 100% new French oak and aged on the fermentation lees. A pure Viognier that will be part of the final blend.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Julien Fayard
Winemaker, Krupp Brothers
Growing up on his family's small vineyard in the Provence region of France, Julien has not missed a harvest since he was 16. Weekend and holiday jobs on the family vineyard eventually turned into a career in the wine business. He trained in Bordeaux, working for the esteemed First Growth Château Lafite-Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte where he oversaw vineyard management and developed his winemaking skills.
After moving to Napa in 2006, Fayard began working alongside Philippe Melka as Director of Winemaking at Atelier Melka. There he honed his winemaking skills all the while learning more about the multiple climates and terroirs that make up the Napa Valley.
Country born: France
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Vineyard-centric. A blend of new and old world, applying new world creativity and technology to the old-world focus on complexity and aromatics.
CWC Limited
Minamiaoyama Hy Bldg 4f 7-3-6 Minamiaoyama, Minato-Ku
Tokyo 1070062
Japan
81-90-5762-9366
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from CWC Limited:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Vigne | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Titania | 28 (2024) |
| Grape Culture | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 3 to Infinity | 28 (2024) |
| Patland Estate Vineyards | Non-vintage | Petite Sirah | Calistoga | Timeless Tawny Dessert Wine | 28 (2024) |
| Patent Wines | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Utilitarian | 27 (2023) |
| Buoncristiani Family Winery | 2019 | Dessert Wine | Napa Valley | Liquid Gold Sticky | 25 (2021) |
| Krupp Brothers | 2020 | Viognier | Napa Valley | The Bride’s Delight | 25 (2021) |
| Palazzo Wine | 2018 | Cabernet Franc | Los Carneros | Midnight Angel | 24 (2020) |
| Scattered Peaks | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Morisoli Vineyard | 24 (2020) |
| Ancien | 2018 | Chardonnay | Coombsville | Haynes Old Block Select Barrel | 23 (2019) |
| Lang & Reed Wine Company | 2018 | Chenin Blanc | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | LOST ONCE AGAIN | 23 (2019) |
| Preciado Wines | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kami's Blend | 23 (2019) |
| Correlation Wine Company | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Dakota Shy | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Next Chapter | 22 (2018) |
| NINE SUNS | 2016 | Grenache | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Davies Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Three Benches | 21 (2017) |
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Winemaker's Special Selection | 21 (2017) |
| Stony Hill Vineyard | 2016 | Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District | 21 (2017) | |
| Yao Family Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 (2017) | |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 (2016) | |
| Spoto Family Wines | 2014 | Red Wine | Oakville | Intentionally Unintentional | 20 (2016) |
| Tamber Bey | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 (2016) | |
| Acacia Vineyard | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Lone Tree Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Coup De Foudre Winery | 2013 | Red Wine | Calistoga | Lightning Bolt | 19 (2015) |
| Villa Del Lago | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Villas del Lagus Arilius Vl | 19 (2015) |
| Frias Family Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Krupp Brothers 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:
- Alabama (M & J Wines)
- Arizona (RNDC-AZ)
- California (Winery Direct)
- Colorado (RNDC (Sojourner))
- Florida (Breakthu-Miramar)
- Florida (Breakthru-Tampa)
- Georgia (National Distributing Co.)
- Illinois (Elevage Wines)
- Indiana (RNDC)
- Louisiana (RNDC)
- Maryland (Breakthru)
- Massachusetts (Atlantic Distributing)
- Michigan (RNDC)
- Missouri (Bommarito)
- Nebraska (RNDC (Sojourner))
- Nevada (Regency Wines)
- New Jersey (Fedway)
- New Mexico (Favorite Brands)
- New York (Tri Vin)
- North Carolina (Orisini Wines)
- Ohio (Tramonte)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (Vehrs Distributing)
- Pennsylvania (The Wine Merchant)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Athens )
- Texas (RNDC-GP)
- Virginia (Robins)
- Washington (Vehrs Distributing)