Bello Family Vineyards
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 43
Vintage: 2013
Bello Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This is the first 100% Cabernet Sauvignon produced from the estate
- Aged in 100% new French oak
- This represents the fifth vintage from the Bello’s Rutherford estate
Description
The 2015 Bello Premeire lot represents several firsts for Bello Family Vineyards. This will be the first of many lots to come from winemaker Ross Wallace and the first time to craft a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the family's Rutherford Estate.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Ross Wallace
Winemaker, Bello Family Vineyards
Wallace is a 1999 graduate of Fresno State University with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Science, Enology Option. Today, a 15-year Napa resident, he comes to Bello from tenures as winemaker at Hunnicutt Wine Company and cult-favorite Bryant Family Vineyards in St. Helena, as well as positions at other well-regarded Napa Valley wineries including Laird Family Estate, Nickel and Nickel Vineyards, Grgich Hills Estate, and Groth Vineyards as well as Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand.
Country born: United States
Education: Graduated from Califirnia State University at Fresno
Internship in Hawks Bay, New Zealand
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Ross believes that the best wines start with premium fruit and spends equal time in the vineyard and in the cellar where his uses minimal intervention to guide the wine through bottling.
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Winery Distribution
Bello Family 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.
Domestic:
- California (DTC)