Newton Vineyard
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Single Parcel"
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 26 | Lot No. 59
Vintage: 2019
Newton Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Sourced exclusively from one of our hillside blocks at the Newton estate on Mt. Veeder
- This wine is 100% Clone 338 Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on 20-plus-year-old vines
- Vinified and aging for 18 months in French oak barrique
- The 2019 vintage was yet another extraordinary year in a succession of great vintages
Description
Immersed in the beauty of the natural landscape of coastal evergreen and ancient redwoods lies our mountain estate vineyard on Mt. Veeder. The vineyard spans over 20 acres with varying elevation from 900 to 1200 feet, but we have selected only a single parcel to produce this wine.
The old vines situated in this block luxuriate in a complex tapestry of fractured shale, sandstone and volcanic dust. The terroir in concert with the ideal conditions of 2019 resulted in a powerful and dense wine that delivers layered notes of cassis, blackberry, cocoa, tobacco leaf and forest floor. This is an exceptional wine with aging potential of up to three decades; it really harnesses the energy and character of this site.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Andrew Holve
Winemaker, Newton Vineyard
Born in Sebastopol, Andrew Holve’s California roots run deep. “My family has been in California a long time,” he notes. “My great-grandparents were orange farmers in Anaheim in the early 20th century.”
Farming was something the family did together as a hobby. “We planted a small vineyard in my yard—I was making wine at 10 years old.”
After receiving a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California in 2009, Andrew joined Americorps, where he worked on a wide range of hands-on projects and discovered that he enjoyed working with his hands, being outdoors and creating things.
Back home in Sonoma County, Andrew’s many friends in the wine business often encouraged him to join them. “Although I grew up around wine, I hadn’t realized until then how strong an affinity I had for the work itself—I love the combination of science and the outdoors.”
To gain experience before embarking on his formal studies, Andrew worked with several crush crews in Sonoma and in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
In 2013, he enrolled at University of California-Davis, graduating with a master’s degree in viticulture and enology in June 2015. He also worked in the labs and cellars of several prestigious Sonoma wineries including MacRostie Winery and California icon Ridge Vineyards.
Andrew joined Newton in August 2015. He was promoted to Head of Winemaking in July 2021.
At Newton, Andrew brings together his experiences working at vastly different and international wineries with a proudly local sensibility.
“I’m Californian, I grew up around these mountains. I want to continue to showcase the distinctiveness of our mountain terroir, which delivers a lively balance of bright freshness and ripe Napa fruit. Ultimately the environment shapes these vines, and I nurture and allow them time to make a wine that spotlights and stands true to the Napa Valley," he said.
"It’s been pretty special being at Newton because there are not a lot of wineries that have vineyards from elevations of 1,800 feet, with all of these different exposures and aspects. I’m excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the history of one of Napa Valley’s most historic and highly acclaimed wineries.”
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 6 years
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Boulevard
Houston TX 77019
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from River Oaks Country Club:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Vineyard | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Single Parcel | 26 (2022) |
| TATE | 2019 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Nolan’s Cuvée | 25 (2021) |
Winery Distribution
Newton Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.