Amulet Estate
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 72
Vintage: 2023
Amulet Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- A blend of our finest barrels of 2023 wines aged in 100% French oak to respect the elegance of the wine
- Showcasing an array of fruit sourced from mountain, hillside and valley floor vineyards
- A powerful wine that is balanced and shows complexity in the glass
- Hand-harvested and sorted
Description
The intention of Amulet Estate is to be emblematic of the Napa Valley, the wine and the name are our talisman. The sourcing of our fruit extends beyond our estate and into many other distinctive and historic vineyards within the Napa Valley and every decision we make in the vineyard and cellar comes from a deep respect for this land. The wine we have crafted for Premiere Napa Valley allows the vineyards to speak, made with intention to share our story with you.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Shawn Johnson
Winemaker, Amulet Estate
Shawn grew up with roots in Texas and the Central Coast of California. He studied Business Management at California Lutheran University before moving to the Napa Valley to follow his calling—viticulture and winemaking.
From 2002 to 2012 he learned the craft from some of the most respected winemakers in the Valley. Shawn created a personal and unique style, which translated into the production of a series of highly regarded wines from 2014 to 2017. He joined our team in 2018, just in time to oversee the inaugural vintage of our portfolio of terroir-driven single vineyard wines. Shawn believes in cultivating wines in the vineyard first, with an emphasis on improving the health of the soil through organic farming. He crafts fresh, layered, structured wines with minimal intervention that showcase terroir over technique—sharing fundamental values with the ethos of Amulet Estate.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winery Distribution
Amulet 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 (DTC)
International:
- Canada (LCBO)
- South Korea (CA Terroirs)