Keever Vineyards
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 109
Vintage: 2012
Keever Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This wine is made from our estate fruit
- The property is made up of gravely clay loam and is nestled in the hillsides southwest of Yountville
- The wine was aged in new French oak for 20 months and went through 100% malolactic fermentation
Celia Welch
Winemaker, Keever Vineyards
Celia Welch has been making award-winning wine for more than 30 years in the Napa Valley and was honored as Food & Wine Magazine's Winemaker of the Year in 2008.
Country born: United States
Education: 1982 -Degree in Enology from UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
2008 Food & Wine Magazine's Winemaker of the Year and several others
Winemaking Philosophy:
Much has been said about "terroir" over the last two decades, but exactly how to capture the flavors of a specific vineyard often proves a tricky balance. Harvesting on that perfectly-sharpened knife-edge between underripe (firmer tannins, less aromatic intensity) and overripe (jammy, dark, sweet fruit, but not site-specific) requires not only tremendous patience, but also a level of attention in the vineyard as well as in the winery.
My philosophy of winemaking involves developing gorgeous, full, complex and elegant wines that speak of a certain corner of Napa Valley. They sit gracefully at your table and compliment your cooking. They recall memories of a season and share those with you. They enchant you.
V Wine Cellar
6525 Washington Street
Yountville CA 94599-1300
707-531-7053
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Keever Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 18 (2014) | |
| Realm Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Act II, Scene i | 18 (2014) |
| Realm Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Cuvee | 16 (2012) |
| Keever Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Gemstone Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Essence of Gemstone | 14 (2010) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Keever Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.