Jean Edwards Cellars
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 41
Vintage: 2023
Jean Edwards Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A classic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc
- Vinified separately; each wine delicious on its own and collectively extraordinary!
- A very balanced wine with enticing aromatics, a round mouth and finishes leaving you wanting more
- From our best barrels used to produce our Layla Cabernet; aging for 20 months in 75% new French oak
Description
2023 was the vintage of our lifetime and the individual wines used to produce this special PNV offering are delicious on their own; collectively they produced a blockbuster, one-of-a-kind offering that will truly be a special addition to your cellar.
We produced this classic red blend from our best barrels used to produce our Layla Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon from Tucker Vineyard (Coombsville) and Stagecoach Vineyard. The Malbec is from Melrose Vineyard (Rutherford) and the Merlot is from Orchard Avenue Vineyard (Oak Knoll). The combo of mountain and valley floor fruit has resulted in a wine of great balance, complexity and length.
Kian Tavakoli
Winemaker, Jean Edwards Cellars
Kian has been the winemaker for Jean Edwards Cellars since 2004. A graduate of UC Davis, Kian has over 30 years of winemaking experience - starting his career with Opus One and then heading-up the red wine and reserve program at Clos du Val. Kian now has his own wine consultancy company and is winemaker/consulting winemaker, focusing on smaller brands.
Working with our grower partners and overseeing wine production, Kian is an integral part of the Jean Edwards Cellars team bringing to life the vision and blend for each wine.
Owners Karen and John Troisi are proud to call Kian their winemaker, friend and colleague.
Country born: Iran
Education: Kian is a graduate of UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
The single goal is always to produce the best wines possible from the best fruit sources all while retaining a sense of place in the wines.
Winery Distribution
Jean Edwards 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.
Domestic:
- Michigan (European Wine Imports)
- New Jersey (Jean Edwards Cellars LLC)
- Ohio (European Wine Imports)