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VHR, Vine Hill Ranch
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Assessment"

VHR, Vine Hill Ranch

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Assessment"
Oakville AVA


2014 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 18 | Lot No. 199
Vintage: 2012

VHR, Vine Hill Ranch

Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • Growers farming Vine Hill Ranch since 1884 have documented their plantings in historic assessment records
  • The 2012 Assessment is a singular and focused expression of our creekside Block 7
  • Block 7 contains well-drained, deep, gravel-loam soil, differentiated by the presence of cobblestone
  • This estate blend is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Vine Hill Ranch, our family's vineyard in Oakville

Wine Facts

  • Single vineyard wine
  • Sustainably produced

Tasting Chart

bone dry very sweet
light body very full bodied
soft, gentle very crisp
no tannins heavy tannins

Francoise Peschon

Winemaker, VHR, Vine Hill Ranch

Winemaker, Francoise Peschon

Raised in California's wine country with family roots in Luxembourg, Francoise received an enology degree from UC Davis. After post-graduate work at the University of Bordeaux and an apprenticeship at Chateau Haut-Brion, Francoise returned to the Napa Valley.
In 1993, Francoise joined Araujo Estate, soon stepping into the role of winemaker. The reputation of the vineyard and the Phillips Family's determination to craft a wine of place drew Francoise to VHR in 2008.

Country born: United States

Education: UC Davis
University of Bordeaux

Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years

Honors / Awards:
SF Chronicle Winemaker of the Year (2020)

Winemaking Philosophy:
I collaborate closely in the field with vineyard manager, Michael Wolf, to cultivate a wine that is dynamic, powerful and elegant; a soulful expression of the site.

Imbibe Wine and Spirits

4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
661-633-9463


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Etude 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 16 (2012)
Lail Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Henry III 16 (2012)
Laird Family Estate 2010 Red Wine Napa Valley 16 (2012)
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VHR, Vine Hill Ranch 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Assessment 16 (2012)
Artesa Winery 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Bookends Blend 6 (2002)
Oakford Vineyards 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) Oakville 3 (1999)

Winery Distribution

VHR, Vine Hill Ranch is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.

International:

  • Canada (Rogers & Company)
  • Japan (Nakagawa Wine Company)
  • Switzerland (Putzi's Weinresidenz AG)
  • United Kingdom (Justerini & Brooks)