Rombauer Vineyards
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Atlas Peak Napa Valley "
Atlas Peak AVA
Auction 27 | Lot No. 106
Vintage: 2021
Rombauer Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our vineyard is located above the fogline at 1,600 feet above sea level, with volcanic soil and rocky topography
- The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only the best fruit is blended
- This wine was 100% barrel fermented to provide a more textured palate and silky tannins
- Your wine was gently basket pressed before being racked to French oak barrels for aging
Description
Intrigued by the intensely expressive Cabernet Sauvignon from their Atlas Peak Vineyard, the Rombauer family produced their first single-vineyard designate from this site with the 2003 vintage.
This small-production, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine highlights the unique characteristics of this remote, rugged site above the fogline at 1,600 feet above sea level. The volcanic soil and rocky topography stress the vines, yielding smaller berries with intense fruit flavors.
The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the blend. The wine is 100% barrel fermented to provide a more textured palate and silky tannins and was gently basket pressed before being racked to French oak barrels for aging.
With a deep and concentrated palate, firm tannins and a notable length, creating a beautifully balanced structure, your wine is typical of a mountain fruit Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Richie Allen
Winemaker, Rombauer Vineyards
Richie has worked as a winemaker in his home country of Australia, as well as in New Zealand, and here in the United States at Rombauer. He embraces traditional and cutting-edge practices in the vineyard and cellar to make certain each wine gets the customized attention it needs.
"At Rombauer we start at the vineyard level and work at each site to grow the best grapes possible. The fruit in turn guides the style. To make the best possible wine you can’t force the vineyard to produce a wine it’s not capable of. Understanding each site and its potential has dictated the style. Ripe concentrated wines, with natural balance. The winemaking, while very precise, is somewhat simple. It all revolves around getting the most out of each block and letting the fruit shine. Winemaking is a process of not messing it up. We don’t manufacture quality into the grapes, we just preserve it."
Country born: Australia
Education: Bachelor of Science - Deakin University
Graduate Diploma in Oenology - Adelaide University
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Combining traditional and modern practices in both the vineyards and winery to achieve the truest expression of each varietal possible.
Four Lakes Country Club
193 Hastings Ave.
Benton Harbor MI 49022
United States
5742568577
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Four Lakes Country Club:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Atlas Peak Napa Valley | 27 (2023) |
Winery Distribution
Rombauer Vineyards 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:
- California (DTC)
International:
- Bulgaria (Bibendum)
- Canada - Alberta (Lanigan and Edwards)
- Canada - British Columbia (The Wine Syndicate)
- Canada - Nova Scotia (Mainbrace)
- Canada - Quebec (Societe Clement)
- Caribbean (Service Innovations)
- Czech Republic (Californian Wines)
- Denmark (Fine Wines ApS)
- Germany (Movenpick)
- Greece (Cava Halari)
- Hong Kong (Jointek)
- Ireland (Solera Wine Merchants)
- Israel (PortoVino)
- Japan (Hotei Wines)
- Kazakhstan (Orange Trading Co.)
- Mexico (ECM)
- New Zealand (Wine Circle)
- Norway (Better Wines)
- Singapore (WineHours)
- South Korea (Wine2U)
- Switzerland (Movenpick)
- United Arab Emirates (MMI)
- United Kingdom (The Humble Grape)