ADAMVS
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Borne"
Howell Mountain AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 203
Vintage: 2012
ADAMVS
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
5 cases produced
Highlights
- ADAMVS is Latin for “of red earth” from which our wines are borne
- Our Howell Mountain estate includes 28 acres of vineyards on rolling hills between 1,600-2,000 feet
- Winemaker Jason Valenti and consulting winemaker Philippe Melka created this Cabernet Sauvignon from our west-facing red soils
- Layered purity, opulent textures and lush tannins; intense nose of purple mountain flowers and crushed rock
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Philippe Melka
Winemaker, ADAMVS
Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy. Philippe's first winery was Chateau Haut Brion, followed by work and study in Australia, Italy, back in France (Petrus) and finally in Napa Valley (Dominus). Philippe began consulting in 1995.
Country born: France
Education: Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Named by Robert Parker as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines are made in the vineyard, with minimal intervention in the cellar.
Jason Valenti
Winemaker, ADAMVS
Jason left a promising career in pharmaceutical sales to pursue his goal of becoming a winemaker. Upon graduating from the U.C. Davis Viticulture and Enology program, Jason joined Paul Hobbs Wines where he was afforded the opportunity to work with some of the most highly regarded cabernet sauvignon vineyards from the Napa Valley over the course of seven years. He took a brief sabbatical from Paul Hobbs in 2007-2008 to further refine his pinot noir skills at Kosta Browne Wines.
In 2012, Jason was offered the unique opportunity to become the founding Winemaker at ADAMVS...where he would have the chance to explore the potential of one of the very best sites on Howell Mountain.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 7 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
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Winery Distribution
ADAMVS 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 - Ontario (Le Sommelier)
- South Korea (Vitis)
- United Kingdom (4 Corners Wine Company)