Coquerel Family Wine Estates
2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Calistoga AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 9
Vintage: 2013
Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Sauvignon Blanc
Calistoga
20 cases produced
Highlights
- A gentle approach showing full potential and expression of our Calistoga estate vineyard
- A unique Napa Valley wine with a "Pessac Leognan" style
- The 2013 vintage exhibits flavors of grapefruit, passion fruit and guava
- Sur lie aged for 8 months
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Christine Barbe
Winemaker, Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Christine Barbe has always had a passion for Sauvignon Blanc. While a Ph.D. student in Enology at the Bordeaux Institute, she began making wine at Château Carbonnieux and La Louvière in Pessac-Léognan. For the next five years, she worked almost exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc, learning how to determine by taste the precise time to harvest the grapes to maximize the aroma and flavor of the wine.
Country born: France
Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Enology and Viticulture from the Bordeaux Institute and has extensive experience crafting Sauvignon Blanc—first in her native Bordeaux and now for more than 20 years in Napa Valley.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Christine understands the importance of picking the best fruit at the right moment, making multiple passes through our vineyard to ensure that grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and balance. In the French tradition, she allows the vineyard to dictate the style of the wine..
The Vintage Group
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Vintage Group:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspar Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Rutherford | 18 (2014) | |
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2013 | Sauvignon Blanc | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Coquerel Family Wine Estates 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 (Authentic Wine Selections)
- Illinois (Novovino )
- Iowa (Wineworks, Inc.)
- Mississippi (Pilar Wine Brokers)
- Montana (Cardinal Dist.)
- Nevada (Encore Beverage )
- New Mexico (Santa Fe Boutique Wines)
- North Carolina (3 Keys)
- Oklahoma (Armada )
- South Carolina (3 Keys)
- Texas (Mexcor)
International:
- Japan (Nakagawa Wine Co.)
- Puerto Rico (Aficionados Wine)