Carte Blanche Wine
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Historic Hopper"
Oakville AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 176
Vintage: 2024
Carte Blanche Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
20 cases produced
Description
Historic Hopper stands as a singular tribute to the Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, sourced entirely from its oldest and most revered Cabernet Sauvignon blocks. Rooted in the legendary Clone 4, this wine reflects generations of vision, discipline, and uncompromising standards. Meticulously farmed under Andy Beckstoffer’s stewardship and shaped by Philippe Melka and his acclaimed team, it is crafted with absolute precision and intent. Extended aging in French oak lends stature and poise, while its rarity elevates its allure. Powerful yet refined, Historic Hopper is a statement of legacy and ambition—a Premiere Napa Valley offering created for collectors who seek significance, not just scarcity.
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Carte Blanche Wine
Bordeaux native Philippe Melka is remarkably unassuming and humble for a man whose reputation for excellence is so imposing.
At the core of his philosophy is a respect for terroir: the ability to let the idiosyncrasies of a vineyard site emerge in the finished wine. There’s no set recipe—just diligent attention to detail: soils, vines, grapes, musts, and wines.
His decades-long list of accolades and distinguished consulting clients is simply unrivaled in the United States.
Country born: France
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Eatalian Llc Balsamico Italian KItchen
1420 Filmore Pl
Chula Vista CA 91913
619-254-0414
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Winery Distribution
Carte Blanche Wine 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 (Kimberly Jones Selections)
- Colorado (Still, Tap & Press Distributing)
- Florida (RNDC)
- Hawaii (Ohana Beverage)
- Massachusetts (SGWS)
- Nevada (Cellar Craft LLC)
- New Jersey (Lieber Fine Wines)
- New York (Lieber Fine Wines)
- North Carolina (Cellar Distributing)
- Ohio (Tradersman Distribution)
- Pennsylvania (Keystone Imports)
- Tennessee (Empire Distributing)
- Virginia (Free Run Wine Merchants)
International:
- Belgium (California American Terroirs)
- Denmark (California American Terroirs)
- Japan (California American Terroirs)
- Netherlands (California American Terroirs)
- Singapore (California American Terroirs)
- South Korea (California American Terroirs)
- United Kingdom (California American Terroirs)