New Frontier Wine Company
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Beckstoffer George III Vineyard 'The Mad King'"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 26 | Lot No. 109
Vintage: 2021
New Frontier Wine Company
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This is the inaugural Premiere Napa Valley auction lot for New Frontier Wine Company
- Your wine was masterfully created by Philippe Melka from fruit sourced from the famed Beckstoffer George III Vineyard
- Your unique wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 337, aging for 21 months in a new Taransaud barrel
- Impeccably balanced with extraordinary intensity, beautiful clarity and supple, sweet tannins
Description
Crafted by winemaker Philippe Melka, New Frontier’s inaugural wine from the Beckstoffer George III Vineyard is a rich, silky and pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2021 vintage is perfect, having broad shoulders and a dense delicious core of red and black fruits. Built for the long haul, this wine will age gracefully for decades.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, New Frontier Wine Company
Philippe Melka spent much of his youth in Bordeaux and went on to attend the University of Bordeaux where he earned a geology degree. On a whim, he took a wine course in his final year of study; a decision that became a pivotal move in his life.
He joined Chateau Haut-Brion and developed a passion for Cabernet-based blends and Sauvignon Blanc. While there, he completed a master's program in Agronomy and Enology under the direction of Professor Sequin, the renowned terroir specialist.
Yearning to know more, Philippe traveled the world's best regions to study soil and make wine in Napa Valley at Dominus Estate, Western Australias Chittering Estate, Badia O Coltibuono in Chianti and in Bordeaux at Chateau Petrus.
This experience enabled him to hone his craft and study under such luminaries as Jean Delmas from Haut-Brion, Christian Moueix and Jean Claude Berrouet from Petrus, and Paul Draper from Ridge.
Now, as one of the world's top nine wine consultants (named by Robert Parker), Philippe continues his devotion to winemaking as co-proprietor of Melka Wines with wife Cherie and as consulting winemaker to some of wine's most acclaimed estates in Napa Valley.
Country born: France
Education: University of Bordeaux, Geology
Masters in Agronomy and Enology
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Truffles Restaurant
3600 E Robin Rd
Bloomington IN 47401
812-320-1950
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Truffles Restaurant:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONEHOPE | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 27 (2023) | |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Tonella Estate - Barrel Select | 27 (2023) |
| Antinori-Antica Estate | 2021 | Red Table Wine | Atlas Peak | A27 - The Next Generation | 26 (2022) |
| Jean Edwards Cellars | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Trois Cinq | 26 (2022) |
| New Frontier Wine Company | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Beckstoffer George III Vineyard 'The Mad King' | 26 (2022) |
Winery Distribution
New Frontier Wine Company is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.