PATEL Napa Valley, Somnium
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Unity of Terroirs"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 13
Vintage: 2023
PATEL Napa Valley, Somnium
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- A collaboration between boutique brands PATEL, Somnium and their 100-point winemaker, Julien Fayard
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville’s Bennett Vineyard and Somnium Estate in the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley appellation
- Fruit from each site will be separately vinified and aging for 20-plus months in premium French oak
- Your wine boasts the power and finesse of Coombsville charisma with Napa's legendary mountain terroir
Description
PATEL and Somnium come together for a rare bottling of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that blends the Coombsville charisma of Bennett Vineyard with the compelling mountain terroir of the Somnium Estate vineyard, in Napa’s newest appellation: Crystal Springs of Napa Valley. The winemaker for PATEL and Somnium, Julien Fayard, separately vinified and aged the wine from each vineyard site for 20-plus months in premium French oak, before blending them together in equal proportions to showcase the power, structure and finesse of each winery.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Julien Fayard
Winemaker, PATEL Napa Valley, Somnium
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers producing California varietals with French finesse. He believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate. He has a track record of building brands both in terms of quality and market presence.
Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing quality rosé at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. In Napa, he was Philippe Melka’s director of winemaking for a few years before launching his own projects.
Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
Country born: France
Education: Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Julien believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate.
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Winery Distribution
PATEL Napa Valley, Somnium 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:
- Georgia (Wine Insite)
- Hawaii (Oxford Street Merchants)
- Iowa (Global Wines Iowa)
- Michigan (Woodberry Wine)
- North Carolina (Oxford Street Merchants)
- Oklahoma (Artisan Fine Wine and Spirits)
- Tennessee (Tennessee Crown)
- Texas (Vintage Select Wines)
- Virginia (Oxford Street Merchants)