Davies Vineyards
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Jack & Jamie's Blocks"
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 137
Vintage: 2013
Davies Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our top blend from the 2013 vintage representing the blocks around Jack and Jamie’s grove
- Originally planted in 1862, these were the first hillside vineyards in Napa Valley
- A Napa Green Certified Vineyard site nestled between Ritchie and Nash Creeks on Diamond Mountain
- Crafted by head winemaker Sean Thompson and consulting winemaker Celia Welch specifically for PNV
Description
Named in honor of family patriarch Jack Davies, J. Davies is the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and passion to create delicious red wine. Nestled between Nash Creek and Ritchie Creek on the southern slopes of Diamond Mountain, this is the site of Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, planted in 1862. The Davies carefully began replanting these vineyards to Bordeaux varietals for the J. Davies label in 1994. Jack and Jamie’s Blocks are the two oldest blocks on the property and have been a favorite site for PNV auction lots for many years. Produced from 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot and aged for 24 months in French oak, this lot was made specifically to showcase as a 2015 Premiere Napa Valley wine.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Sean Thompson
Winemaker, Davies Vineyards
I started my career in winemaking with Beringer at the old Italian Swiss Colony in Asti. The hook was set with the discovery of the diversity of flavors and aromas produced by the simple grape and its fermentation. I continued my enological exploration with the fermentation of red wines after moving to Napa Valley for a position at the Merlot house of Rutherford Hill Winery.
I returned to the University of California, Davis in the fall of 2002, to work with Dr. David Mills in earning a Masters of Science in Viticulture and Enology.
Upon graduation, I began at Staglin Family Estate in Rutherford, CA, working directly with Luc Morlet to mine the terroir of estate-driven Cabernet Sauvignon. This final piece led me to join Schramsberg in the summer of 2006 as the J. Davies Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Assistant Winemaker, and taking over as the winemaker in 2008. In 2017, I became Director Winemaking for Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Chemistry, U.C. Davis
Masters of Science in Viticulture and Enology, U.C. Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Keeping your ears open and your mouth shut. Much of my education was shaped by asking questions and listening to the answers. I also believe in fostering an environment to encourage questions from others in and outside the winery. People want to be a part of the experience of producing spectacular wines.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Bearfoot Bistro:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lane | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 19 (2015) | |
| Davies Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Jack & Jamie's Blocks | 19 (2015) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Schlatter Family Estate | 19 (2015) |
| Rubissow | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Hawkwind | 19 (2015) |
| Darioush | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Three Clone Cabernet | 15 (2011) |
| Havens Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cellar 254 | 15 (2011) |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate | 15 (2011) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 5X5 | 15 (2011) |
| Sequoia Grove Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Gary Morisoli's Catch | 15 (2011) |
| Barnett Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 9 (2005) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| St. Clement Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | 9 (2005) | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2004 | 50% Merlot 50% Cabernet Franc | Chiles Valley District | 9 (2005) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Alpine Block | 7 (2003) |
| Clos Pegase | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Palisades Vineyard - Riverbed Block | 7 (2003) |
| Milat Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee, Estate | 7 (2003) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2001 | Meritage | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 2001/2002 | Malbec Blend | Diamond Mountain District | 7 (2003) | |
| The Hess Collection Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mt. Veeder | 7 (2003) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Turnbull Triangle | 7 (2003) |
| Benessere | 2000 | Sangiovese | St. Helena | Estate - Brunello di Montalcino clone | 6 (2002) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | "Premiere Cuvee" | 6 (2002) |
| Frazier Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lupine Hill Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Girard Winery | 1999 | Merlot | Oakville | 6 (2002) | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Big Ranch Vineyards | 6 (2002) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2000 | Proprietary Red | Oakville | Estate Bottled | 6 (2002) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 6 (2002) | |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1993 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | J.L.D. Schram | 6 (2002) |
| Silverado Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | See Selection | 6 (2002) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rutherford | 6 (2002) |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Salus - A Taste of the Old & New | 6 (2002) |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Block 4/Weitz Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2001 | Merlot | Chiles Valley District | Volker Eisele Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Judd's Hill | 2000 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Blue Moon | 5 (2001) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 5 (2001) | |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Oakville | 5 (2001) |
Winery Distribution
Davies 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 (RNDC)