Rubia Wine Cellars
2021 Petit Verdot
"Martinez Vineyard"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 26 | Lot No. 77
Vintage: 2021
Rubia Wine Cellars
Petit Verdot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- An exciting wine crafted by renowned winemaker Julien Fayard
- Your wine is sourced from the Martinez Vineyard, high on the edge of Pritchard Hill and overlooking the Napa Valley
- Loaded with dark fruit, plum and cocoa, intensified by beautiful floral aromas and exotic spices
- Tannins are refined; this wine is powerful and gorgeous
Description
A rare opportunity to taste a Napa Valley Petit Verdot. This wine comes from the Martinez Vineyard on Pritchard Hill and has Oakville nested appellation sophistication with the extra intensity of hillside fruit.
This is a perfect wine for Bordeaux fans—you will love the dark fruit, plum, cassis and cocoa notes intensified by beautiful floral aromas and exotic spice. You will also appreciate experiencing what Petit Verdot alone tastes like and why it is so important in crafting Bordeaux-style blends from New World fruit.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Julien Fayard
Winemaker, Rubia Wine Cellars
Julien Fayard hails from France where he worked in both Provence and Bordeaux. He defined his core winemaking style at the exalted first growth Château Lafitte-Rothschild (he even lived in Lafitte’s grand château for a period) as well as at Smith Haut Lafitte. There, Julien says he learned his attention to detail and how to not excessively intervene in the winery: “If you put in the hard work in the vineyard, you have to trust and have patience; then, on its own, the wine will become all that it is capable of.”
Julien has lived and worked in the Napa Valley since 2006. Here in Napa, Julien worked at Quintessa before joining Atelier Melka, where he spent five years as the Director of Winemaking. It was here, working with a variety of clients including Lail Vineyards, Gemstone, Dalla Valle, and more that Julien further developed his winemaking style — while also gaining an intimate understanding of the Valley’s vineyards and establishing strong relationships with its many passionate, quality-dedicated growers.
Country born: France
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
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Winery Distribution
Rubia Wine 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.