Honig Vineyard & Winery
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 128
Vintage: 2023
Honig Vineyard & Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% of the grapes for this wine were sourced from Honig's sustainably farmed estate vineyard
- The blend consists of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% Malbec
- Aging in 100% new French oak barrels that were specially selected for Honig fruit
- This wine will be carefully hand-bottled with no filtration
Description
This special wine was created from selected lots made from Honig's sustainably farmed estate vineyard. It is a unique blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% Malbec. Classic Rutherford Cabernet characteristics provide a solid backbone for this wine, while the Merlot and Malbec add floral and berry notes to a dark cherry finish. Aging in 100% new French oak barrels, this wine is elegant and balanced with the depth and structure that is certain to please.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Ashley Egelhoff
Winemaker, Honig Vineyard & Winery
Born and raised in Los Angeles, it wasn’t until Ashley Egelhoff entered into her first year at UC Davis that she was introduced to the idea of winemaking as a career. Originally studying bio and life science, she quickly transferred to the Viticulture and Enology department after taking an Introduction to Winemaking course.
After graduating from UC Davis with a BS in Viticulture and Enology, Ashley spent her first harvest as an intern at Joseph Phelps Vineyards, learning the hands-on basics of cellar and laboratory work. She then travelled to Mendoza, Argentina for a second harvest, and followed that with a third harvest at Phelps. She joined the Honig team in 2012 as enologist, was promoted into the role of Assistant Winemaker, and then in January 2023, moved into the role of Winemaker.
Ashley lives in Napa with her family. When she’s not taking her three boys to their numerous activities, she enjoys reading, working out, gardening, and camping with her family.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Davis with a BS in Viticulture and Enology
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winery Distribution
Honig Vineyard & Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.