Napa Angel
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 57
Vintage: 2011
Napa Angel
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll demonstrates our constant search for new terroir and exceptional vineyards
- Lively and deep red color, well-structured, rounded and bold, with a generous fruit expression
- This lot represent the quality of the grapes from the Oak Knoll AVA and our winemaking passion
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.82000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Alberto Eckholt
Winemaker, Napa Angel
After finishing his studies, he worked as Assistant Winemaker at Montes winery in Apalta, Chile, under the tutelage of master winemaker and President of the Montes Winery Aurelio Montes. After that he went to Bordeaux France to increase his winemaking experience. In 2011, he rejoined the Montes winemaking team as Chief Winemaker of the Apalta winery and one year later he took the challenge of leading the Montes USA project crafting wines that are representative of the best regions in California.
Country born: Chile
Education: Alberto studied oenology at the Catholic University in Santiago graduated with a degree in Agronomy and Oenology.
Years in the wine industry: 6 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Understanding of the terroir and convinced that great wine is really made in the vineyard.
St. Francis Yacht Club
700 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco CA 94123
415-563-6363
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from St. Francis Yacht Club:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Angel | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Paraduxx | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Swanson Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Winemaker's Selection | 17 (2013) |
Winery Distribution
Napa Angel is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.