Krupp Brothers
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"D’Septieme"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 190
Vintage: 2023
Krupp Brothers
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% single block offering of D7 Cabernet Sauvignon from the world-renowned Stagecoach Vineyard
- D7 is located on Pritchard Hill, known for growing some of Napa Valley's best Cabernet Sauvignons
- Fruit is sourced from CS-Weimer clone planted on Hambright soil at 1,420 feet in elevation
- With the 2023 vintage being called Napa Valley’s “vintage of the century,” our 2023 D7 is our best offering of this wine
Description
The D7 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Krupp Brothers’ most prized wine lots, loved for its deep complexity and supple elegance. D'Septieme pays homage to the block namesake and Cabernet Sauvignon's French heritage. This wine shows beautifully in its youth and will continue to age beautifully for years to come. Winemaker Desiree O’Donovan’s favorite offering of the D7 Cabernet Sauvignon to date, this wine entices with dark fruit notes and velvety, rich dark chocolate.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Desiree O'Donovan
Winemaker, Krupp Brothers
Raised in California wine country, Desiree is dedicated to the science and art of winemaking. Her experience with dozens of winemakers and wineries gives her rare insight into a multitude of different styles, techniques and grape varietals. Desiree pays careful attention to the source of the wine, observing the vineyard blocks closely. She has the rare gift of a remarkable palate memory for the effect of barrels, yeasts, and blends, which helps her to create exquisite wines time and time again.
Country born: United States
Education: I'm a Cellar Born Winemaker with a background in Natural Science. I learned everything I know about winemaking from observing the best winemakers from Napa Valley in action at custom crush facilities. Dr. Jan Krupp has mentored me in all things vineyard related.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
2024 Gold Winner Best of Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon
2024 Gold Winner Best of Napa County Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Silver Winner Best of Napa County Chardonnay
Winemaking Philosophy:
To make the best wines you have to have your boots on the ground and your hands on the wine.
Winery Distribution
Krupp Brothers 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:
- Alabama (M & J Wines)
- Arizona (RNDC-AZ)
- California (Winery Direct)
- California (Winery Direct)
- Colorado (RNDC (Sojourner))
- Florida (Breakthu-Miramar)
- Florida (Breakthru-Tampa)
- Georgia (National Distributing Co.)
- Illinois (Elevage Wines)
- Indiana (RNDC)
- Louisiana (RNDC)
- Maryland (Breakthru)
- Massachusetts (Atlantic Distributing)
- Michigan (RNDC)
- Missouri (Bommarito)
- Nebraska (RNDC (Sojourner))
- Nevada (Regency Wines)
- New Jersey (Fedway)
- New Mexico (Favorite Brands)
- New York (Tri Vin)
- North Carolina (Orisini Wines)
- Ohio (Tramonte)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (Vehrs Distributing)
- Pennsylvania (The Wine Merchant)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Athens )
- Texas (RNDC-GP)
- Virginia (Robins)
- Washington (Vehrs Distributing)