Volker Eisele Family Estate
2022 Merlot
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 28 | Lot No. 40
Vintage: 2022
Volker Eisele Family Estate
Merlot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Estate grown
- Single vineyard
- CCOF certified organic fruit
Description
Winemaker Molly Lippitt has chosen to spotlight a varietal that typically plays a supporting role in our wines. Our 2024 PNV wine is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the finesse and depth that our estate Merlot brings to our blends.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Molly Lippitt
Winemaker, Volker Eisele Family Estate
I've held the very hands-on positions of Associate WM at Moone-Tsai Wines under Philippe Melka, and Assistant WM at Paradigm under Heidi Barrett. I've worked in Marlborough, New Zealand, as well as at Paraduxx, Relic Wine Cellars, Talisman, Carneros Creek, and Sebastiani Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Biology from the University of San Diego. Internships: Fayard Wines, Relic Wine Cellars, Paraduxx, Whitehaven (NZ), Bouchaine, Talisman, Carneros Creek. Mentors: Heidi Barrett, Scott Rich, Mike Hirby, Julien Fayard, Philippe Melka
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To use a light hand in crafting varietally-correct wines that make the taster think about where they were grown, and not who made them.
Wine Watch
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310-400-4466
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Wine Watch:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2022 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 28 (2024) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Bosché | 27 (2023) |
| Hoopes Vineyard | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | RLF | 24 (2020) |
| S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 24 (2020) | |
| Steele Canyon Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 50 Harvests Plus | 22 (2018) |
| Essere Franco | 2015 | Petit Verdot | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 21 (2017) |
Winery Distribution
Volker Eisele Family Estate 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 (Gravitas)
International:
- Germany (Weinkontor Freund)