Denali Estate
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Beauty"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 144
Vintage: 2023
Denali Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our estate vineyard on the valley's eastern mountainside
- This single block selection was harvested from Katherine's Block and is a blend of Clones 169 and 33
- The vineyard rests on volcanic soils made up of Rhyolitic tuff, gravel and cobble
- Winemaker Jean Hoefliger crafted this unique blend of just 60 bottles to be sold to the highest bidder
Description
"The Beauty" originates from the Denali Estate vineyard just outside St. Helena in the eastern mountains in Napa Valley, where soils were derived from volcanic activity millions of years ago. This single block, 60 bottle blend is produced entirely from grapes grown in Katherine's Block. Renowned winemaker Jean Hoefliger created "The Beauty," a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 169 and 33 wine from the acclaimed 2023 vintage.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Jean Hoefliger
Winemaker, Denali Estate
Jean Hoefliger is a man with a quixotic mission: he is inspired and driven by the quest for creative perfection while knowing full well that it can never be achieved.
An artisan who has always been motivated to push the envelope, he relies on a commitment to constant scientific research matched by an open-minded, entrepreneurial creativity. With his background in international finance and decades of wine industry experience from Bordeaux and South Africa to Spain, Italy and California, Jean is a rare combination of expertise in winemaking, viticulture and real-world business acumen.
Jean’s naturally ebullient joie de vivre and love of a good joke run in counterpoint to his typically Swiss discretion and analytical nature.
He has an insatiable appetite for art, philosophy and a good discussion, all pursuits he enjoys indulging whether in the vineyard, at the winery, at home, or around the table with friends old and new.
Country born: Switzerland
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winery Distribution
Denali 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.