Big Cat Wines
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 188
Vintage: 2023
Big Cat Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Harvested from the Renteria 360 vineyard
- Barrel by Ramiro Herrera, one of the few dozen master coopers in the world still practicing the art of barrel making
- This highly sought-after wine reflects the unique terroir and farming by Oscar Renteria, making this a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts
- Wine made by Derek Taylor and Alonso Estevez, who have worked under Kurt Venge of B Cellars
Description
Harvested from the Renteria 360 vineyard, this wine is aging in a barrel by Ramiro Herrera, one of the few dozen Master Barrel makers in the world that is still practicing the art of barrel making.
With only 60 bottles produced, this highly sought-after lot reflects the unique terroir and farming by Oscar Renteria, making this a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts. This wine was made by Derek Taylor and Alonso Estevez, both of whom have worked under Kurt Venge of B Cellars.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Derek Taylor
Winemaker, Big Cat Wines
Derek is also the assistant winemaker at B Cellars. He received his degree in Enology from Fresno State.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Adams & Spencer Fine Wines
807M S. Orlando Avenue
Winter Park FL 32789
407-733-9463
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Adams & Spencer Fine Wines:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cat Wines | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 29 (2025) | |
| Copper Bear | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper | 29 (2025) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Luxe | 25 (2021) |
| Ovid. Napa Valley | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | MMXIX | 25 (2021) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 24 (2020) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Chef d'Oeuvre | 24 (2020) |
| Etude | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Arose | 23 (2019) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Gullwing Amalgam | 22 (2018) |
| Boich Family Cellar | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor’s Barrel | 22 (2018) |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Focus on the Sublime | 21 (2017) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Estate Block 3 | 21 (2017) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Two Decades | 21 (2017) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Paul Hobbs | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Nathan Coombs Estate, Block 5 | 20 (2016) |
| TOR Kenward Family Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | The Magic | 20 (2016) |
| Alpha Omega | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 19 (2015) |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Centuries | 19 (2015) |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Double Horseshoes | 18 (2014) |
| Stone The Crows | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Big Cat Wines 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 (DTC)
International:
- (DTC)