PlumpJack Winery
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 125
Vintage: 2023
PlumpJack Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Crafted from blocks in the deep, rocky soils on the east side of the PlumpJack estate
- Deep, concentrated blue and black fruits with a touch of iron filings and sage
- Aging in a new French oak barrel adds layers of warming spice, bringing depth and aromatic lift
- Firm yet velvety tannin caresses the palate and contributes to an impressively persistent finish
Description
The deep, red, rocky soils deposited on the PlumpJack Estate from the Vaca Mountains is the substrate that gives PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon its distinct character and its sense of place. Winemaker Aaron Miller's interpretation of this estate is what awaits you in each bottle of PlumpJack. Crafting this Premiere lot is a unique opportunity to create a truly singular expression and showcase Aaron's vision for the estate.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Aaron Miller
Winemaker, PlumpJack Winery
Miller graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior before continuing on to receive his Masters. After being published in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture and interning in Italy and New Zealand, Miller held positions at Groth Winery and Lewis Cellars. Miller, a life-long fermenter, can often be found brewing beer and making cheese when not spending his spare time with his wife and family.
Country born: United States
Education: BS UC Davis
MS UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
As Head Winemaker for PlumpJack Winery, Aaron Miller brings twelve years of wide-ranging experience and an extensive education to the position, holding a Master of Science in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. A California native, he found his calling in the wine industry and planted roots in Napa. Miller is dedicated to crafting Oakville Cabernet that not only showcases the terroir of the estate's 42 acres, but also to crafting Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon in the PlumpJack style.
"My goal is always to make wine that is strong enough to stand on its own, yet elegant enough to be enjoyed with food," says Miller. "The soil profile at PlumpJack allows for such complexity, simultaneously light and dense. That diversity necessitates preparedness. When it comes to winemaking, I think ten steps ahead, and then act. Being well prepared is critical in order to find the balance between the science and the art of winemaking."
Winery Distribution
PlumpJack 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.