Clark-Claudon Vineyards
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 195
Vintage: 2012
Clark-Claudon Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Estate grown, single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- The fruit was specially selected from five lots harvested at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,300 feet
- Fermented in 100% French oak barrels, hand punched down and aged two years in 70% new French oak
- The result is a fruit-packed, dense, dark extremely complex wine with the texture of velvet
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.89000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Frederic Delivert
Winemaker, Clark-Claudon Vineyards
Frederic Delivert came to Clark-Claudon in 2009 with an impressive resumé. He was previously assistant winemaker at two prestigious Napa Valley wineries, PlumpJack and Cade. He also has experience from Far Niente Winery and Duckhorn Vineyards in the Napa Valley, Hafner in Sonoma and Domaine Croix Maro and Domaine de la Valmale in France. In addition, Frederic has a Masters Degree with a focus on enology, viticulture and international wine sales
Country born: France
Education: Masters Degree with a focus on enology, viticulture & international wine sales.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
His is the ideal blend of art, passion and science, coupled with an appreciation of a subtle, yet focused, approach in the winery. Most importantly, Frederic shares the belief that Clark-Claudon wines are an expression of season and the beautiful vineyard environment from which they come.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from FM Kitchen & Bar:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2013 | Malbec | Calistoga | 19 (2015) | |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Hourglass | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
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| Virage Napa Valley | 2012 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Clark-Claudon 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.