Barbour Vineyards
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Man Cave Blend III"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 124
Vintage: 2023
Barbour Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Highlights
- What happens in the Man Cave, stays in the Man Cave - at least until it's posted on social media
- Barbour Man Cave Blend III returns with winemaker Celia Welch, who crafted this 60-bottle gem
- From our new Silver Fox Vineyard in St. Helena on the banks of Sulphur Creek, where Cabernet thrives
- It's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 685 from the highly acclaimed 2023 vintage - we hope you enjoy
Description
Jim Barbour dedicated his life to grape farming in Napa Valley. Man Cave Blend III Cabernet Sauvignon originates from his vineyard in St. Helena on the bank of Sulphur Creek. Renowned winemaker Celia Welch created this 5-case blend of 100% clone 685 from the critically acclaimed 2023 vintage. Together, they offer this extraordinary wine for auction to the highest bidder.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Celia Welch
Winemaker, Barbour Vineyards
Celia Welch is one of North America's most highly regarded winemakers and has earned a reputation for crafting distinctive wines that express the individual qualities and characteristics of each vineyard.
As the daughter of an avid wine collector and home winemaker, Celia had an early introduction to wine appreciation and the elements of winemaking. She discovered her fascination with flavors and aromas, which inspired her to earn her degree in Enology from UC Davis. Afterward, she explored and worked in the wine regions of the Pacific Northwest, New Zealand and Australia.
She then settled in Napa Valley, and after spending several years working in notable wineries honing her skills, she became an independent winemaker working for such clients as Staglin Family Vineyard. Today, her client list consists of a select group of Napa Valley wineries, including Scarecrow, Keever Vineyards, Lindstrom, and Hollywood and Vine.
In the nearly three decades she has been making wine professionally, Celia has contributed greatly to the success of Napa Valley. We are privileged to have her as part of the Barbour Wines team.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in Fermentation Science from UCD
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Harvesting when the berry flavors are bright and vibrant captures the essence of a particular vineyard's personality. Creating wines that reflect a particular corner of Napa Valley makes these wines not only unique, but also exquisitely balanced.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Napa Wine Ltd.:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkenstone Vineyards | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Godus | 29 (2025) |
| Barbour Vineyards | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Man Cave Blend III | 29 (2025) |
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| Simon Family Estate | 2024 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard | 29 (2025) |
| Cervantes Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 (2024) | |
| Fairest Creature | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | special cuvée | 28 (2024) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 (2024) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 28 (2024) | |
| Vineyard 7 & 8 | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Namesake | 28 (2024) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Coombsville | Heritage Series | 27 (2023) |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | See Clone | 27 (2023) |
| Brilliant Mistake Wines | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard | 27 (2023) |
| LITHOLOGY | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Triple Threat | 27 (2023) |
| Marciano Estate | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | L’Éminence | 27 (2023) |
| Vineyard 7 & 8 | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Namesake | 27 (2023) |
| Chappellet Vineyard | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Vineyard 7 & 8 | 2021 | Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District | 40th Anniversary Harvest | 26 (2022) |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | See Clone | 25 (2021) |
| Dana Estates | 2019 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Hershey BDX Blend | 25 (2021) |
| Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 (2020) | |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Simmons Canyon | 24 (2020) |
| Rudd Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Leslie's Block | 24 (2020) |
| Arkenstone Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Block 1 Lower | 23 (2019) |
| Correlation Wine Company | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Profile Estate Vineyard | 23 (2019) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Platinum | 23 (2019) |
| Vineyard 7 & 8 | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Homestead | 23 (2019) |
| Chappellet Vineyard | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2016 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry VIII | 22 (2018) |
| Pott Wine | 2016 | Red Wine | Mount Veeder | Being and Time | 22 (2018) |
| Arkenstone Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Estate Ten | 21 (2017) |
| Coup de Foudre Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Lightning Bolt | 21 (2017) |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Block 4 Hillside | 21 (2017) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A5 West | 21 (2017) |
| Vineyard 7 & 8 | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Homestead | 21 (2017) |
| Aloft Wine | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 20 (2016) | |
| Memento Mori | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Inebriari In Vitae | 20 (2016) |
| Seavey Vineyard | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A Tale of Two Wines | 20 (2016) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2013 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Double Barrel Elevation 1588 | 19 (2015) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Dr. Crane Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Barbour Vineyards 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 (Barbour Wines)
International:
- Switzerland (NapaWine)