Sylvie Estate
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Reverists’ Blend"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 136
Vintage: 2023
Sylvie Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
The Reverists’ Blend is a statement of conviction—born from persistence, shaped by vision, and driven by belief in what comes next. This limited bottling marks a pivotal evolution for Sylvie Estate, expanding beyond Oakville’s Lopez Vineyard into a broader expression of purpose and possibility. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lopez family’s east Oakville vineyard is united with organically farmed fruit from Solares Vineyard in St. Helena, creating a wine with depth, tension, and harmony. Guided by acclaimed winemaker Sally Johnson Blum, this Premiere Napa Valley lot balances precision with soul, honoring endurance, collaboration, and inner strength and resilience.
Sally Johnson Blum
Winemaker, Sylvie Estate
Sally’s wines have garnered multiple 100-point scores from critic Robert Parker, earned a place on Wine Spectator’s “Top 100 Wines in the World” list, and graced numerous White House State functions. Named by Glamour magazine as one of the US’s “10 Most Badass Women Winemakers,” Sally previously served as Director of Winemaking for Robert Mondavi Winery and Winemaker at Pride Mountain Vineyards. She graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in French literature and biology, and earned her masters degree in winemaking at the University of California, Davis. Among her many contributions to the local industry, Sally is a participant in the Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Development Program's third cohort, 2023 - 2024.
Country born: United States
Education: Napa Valley Leadership Program, cohort 3 member
Oakville Winegrowers Association technical committee member
Unified Symposium planning committee member
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Over ten wines served at White House state dinners
One of Glamour magazine's "Top 10 Most Badass Women Winemakers"
Two 100-point scores from Robert Parker
Three wines on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines in the World list
One wine on the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Wines in the World list
Food and Wine magazine's Best Merlot for its category
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosopy towards winemaking involves letting the site drive the process. I've had the good fortune to work with some phenomenal sites over the course of my career, and I enjoy the process of tailoring my approach to winemaking to each site in order to realize its potential. I feel that it's possible to produce balanced wines even from full-throttle sites; I love intense flavors, and I enjoy the process of adding layers and complexity through a preservation of varietal character and a conscientious approach to the development of midpalate.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
312-730-7333
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| Hyde Vineyard Estate | 2022 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 27 (2023) |
Winery Distribution
Sylvie 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.
Domestic:
- California (we have no distributors in any state)