Palmaz Vineyards
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 60
Vintage: 2023
Palmaz Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6
- Aging in 100% new T5 French oak; Taransaud, 5-year air-dried
- 100% family owned and operated
- 100% gravity fed and finished
Description
“Love the land, know the grape and make a wine that honors both," said Amalia Palmaz in 1997. It has been the principle at Palmaz from day one and holds true today with this 2023 gem. This lot was chosen from 24 parcels and 360 singular options of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, single barrel. While our vineyards span from 400 to 1,400 feet in elevation above ground, our 100% true gravity flow winery itself extends 18 stories underground to preserve and elongate the silky tannins beyond what normal winemaking techniques can provide. At release, your 2025 Premiere lot will be approximately 21 months in the very sought after T5 barrels. This estate block of Cabernet is Clone 6, known for robust intensity and aging potential.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tina Mitchell
Winemaker, Palmaz Vineyards
My interest in wine developed while attending UC Davis as a premed student. I was introduced to wine when a friend from my hometown Ukiah opened a winery. I then took an Enology & Viticulture class & worked a harvest down in Paso Robles & knew I had found my career path. I worked another harvest at Rutherford Hill Winery and afterwards finished my last quarter at Davis and received my degree. I have since worked at Louis Martini, Niebaum Coppola & William Hill Winery. At Niebaum Coppola I was fortunate to work with the legendary Andre Tchelistchef for 6 years. Andre taught me the importance of being a "hands on" winemaker.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Viticulture UC Davis
Andre Tchelistcheff
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I believe that the wine is made in the vineyard. I am fortunate here at Palmaz to not only make the wine but to have complete control over the vineyard. I know all of our vineyard blocks intimately & make all the decisions from pruning, irrigating, managing the canopy, fruit thinning & harvesting. This gives me a unique perspective on what wine each individual block will yield and my goal as the winemaker is to insure that the terroir is expressed in each lot.
Winery Distribution
Palmaz 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.
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