PureCru Napa Valley
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Newest Secret"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 204
Vintage: 2012
PureCru Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Made from the rarest and most mysterious Cabernet Sauvignon clone in Napa Valley
- The only wine from this clone in this year’s Premiere Napa Valley
- Barrel aged for 28 months at the time of PNV, where it will remain until it reaches optimum expression
- Punch-cap fermented and bottled by veteran Mitch Cosentino, who is celebrating 35 harvests
Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon is from the rarest and most mysterious clone grown in Napa Valley. Barrel aging of close to three years provides a more naturally rich, yet well structured wine with great expression and a more satin-like finish.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Mitch Cosentino
Winemaker, PureCru Napa Valley
After 30 years of winemaking, Mitch Cosentino launched pureCru Napa Valley in 2008, a small producer of wines designed to accompany fine world cuisine. pureCru began as what Cosentino refers to as "a winemakers wine project" and has evolved into a venture that takes Cosentino back to his roots and some of the finest grape sources he has worked with over the years.
"I had been reminiscing about a small, hands-on entity where I could do it all myself again, like I did in the beginning," said Cosentino. He previously founded Cosentino Winery in 1980, although he is no longer involved there. Mitch currently consults for other small new Napa Valley producers who strive to attain high standing .
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications from California State University, Sacramento.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Winner of countless Sweepstakes and Best of Show Awards including the Andre Tchelistcheff Award for Winemaker of the Year
Winemaking Philosophy:
It my intent to make "real wine" thru time honored methods with proper aging and not thru the use of smoke and mirrors (and no flashy techniques). I expect every wine to be able to age and mature for many years if not decades, yet still drink very well upon release. I have a great library that proves it is more than possible.
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| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palazzo Wine | 2016 | Cabernet Franc | Los Carneros | Midnight Angel | 22 (2018) |
| Somerston Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 95 | 21 (2017) |
| Continuum Estate | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Lang & Reed Wine Company | 2015 | Chenin Blanc | Napa Valley | Lost but Found | 20 (2016) |
| Long Meadow Ranch | 2014 | Merlot | Rutherford | Rutherford Estate | 20 (2016) |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1990 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | J. Schram Late Disgorged | 20 (2016) |
| Casa Nuestra Winery and Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Continuum Estate | 2013 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Proprietary Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| Leto Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | The Elder | 19 (2015) |
| Oakville East Exposure | 2013 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | MAJEK | 19 (2015) |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Select | 19 (2015) |
| PureCru Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Newest Secret | 19 (2015) |
| Saintsbury | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Stanly Ranch | 19 (2015) |
| Courtesan | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Veronica | 18 (2014) |
| Merus | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Bennett Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Scarecrow Wine | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Toto's Opium Dream: Scene III | 18 (2014) |
| Somerston Estate | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Blend | 18 (2014) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 17 (2013) | |
| Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Estate | 17 (2013) |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Auction Select Best Barrel | 17 (2013) |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Debut | 17 (2013) |
| Derenoncourt California | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Las Posadas | 17 (2013) |
| Foley Johnson | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 17 (2013) | |
| Hewitt Vineyard & Provenance Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sleeping Lady | 17 (2013) |
| Keenan Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Waited So Long | 17 (2013) |
| Nickel & Nickel | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Tench Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2011 | Red Wine | Mount Veeder | Pym Rae | 17 (2013) |
| Saint Helena Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Ignem et Aquam | 17 (2013) |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Le Corbeau | 17 (2013) |
| Arkenstone Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Home Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Clos Du Val | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Joie Du Vin | 16 (2012) |
| Dana Estates | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2011 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | Paris Tasting Commemorative | 16 (2012) |
| Groth Vineyards & Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Sweet Spot | 16 (2012) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 254 Series | 16 (2012) |
| Peacock Family Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | The Shire | 16 (2012) |
| Provenance Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2009 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Briana's Song | 15 (2011) |
| Far Niente | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Martin Stelling Vineyard | 15 (2011) |
| Lang & Reed Wine Company | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Last Stand | 15 (2011) |
| Long Meadow Ranch Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | F Block Reserve | 15 (2011) |
| Maroon Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Maroon Vineyard | 15 (2011) |
| ROY Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 15 (2011) |
| Shafer Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Sunspot Vineyard | 15 (2011) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 15 (2011) | |
| Tres Sabores | 2009 | Petite Sirah | Calistoga | 15 (2011) | |
| Chateau Montelena Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Montelena Estate G Block Old Vine Finale | 14 (2010) |
| Frog's Leap | 2008 | Petite Sirah | Rutherford | Galleron Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Groth Vineyards & Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Core Blend | 14 (2010) |
| Page Wine Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Your Personal Stash | 14 (2010) |
| Snowden Vineyards | 2009 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Alchemist | 14 (2010) |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2008 | Petite Sirah | Stags Leap District | Ne Cede Malis Estate-Grown Field Blend | 14 (2010) |
| White Rock Vineyards | 2008 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kindly Well | 13 (2009) |
| Clos Du Val | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 13 (2009) | |
| Conn Creek Winery | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Finale | 13 (2009) |
| Continuum Estate | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | PNV Proprietary Blend | 13 (2009) |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon | 13 (2009) |
| Hewitt Vineyard | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 13 (2009) | |
| Kuleto Estate | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | La Concha | 13 (2009) |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Dubious Duo | 13 (2009) |
| Nickel and Nickel | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | State Lane Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | T Block | 13 (2009) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2007 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Auction Select/Best Barrel | 12 (2008) |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2006 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | François’ Pick | 12 (2008) |
| Cardinale | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Corison Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Reserve | 12 (2008) |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | OX | 12 (2008) |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2007 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Expression 214 | 12 (2008) |
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 12 (2008) | |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 2007 | Malbec | Diamond Mountain District | The First Harvest | 12 (2008) |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ernie’s Pretty Girl | 12 (2008) |
| Spelletich Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | True Reserve | 12 (2008) |
| ZD Wines | Non-vintage | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 12 (2008) |
| Brown Estate Vineyards | 2004 | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Zinfandel | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Provenance Vineyards | 2005 | 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Morisoli Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | Spring Mountain District | Cabernet Franc-Oh!-Phile | 10 (2006) |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Veraison | 2004 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Chateau Montelena Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | The Montelena Estate | 8 (2004) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2001 | Red Table Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Oak Knoll Five | 7 (2003) |
| Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2000 | Syrah | Spring Mountain District | 6 (2002) | |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2000 | Merlot | Yountville | Gemstone Vineyard | 6 (2002) |
| Robert Craig Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Mount Veeder | 6 (2002) |
Winery Distribution
PureCru Napa Valley is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.