V. Sattui Winery
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Two x Two—Morisoli Brothers
Rutherford Dust-Up"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 134
Vintage: 2013
V. Sattui Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
10 cases produced
Highlights
- A first-ever Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the Morisoli brothers’ famous vineyards in Rutherford
- Grapes from third-generation Napa Valley growers Gary and Mike Morisoli
- 2013 is considered by many as being the harvest of the decade for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- First PNV offering by V. Sattui is aged in hand-selected 100% new French oak barrels
Description
This wine is made from a 50:50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon coming from both Gary Morisoli’s Vineyard on Niebaum Lane, and his brother Mike’s vineyard a stone’s throw away. Mike and Gary are 3rd generation Napa Valley grape growers, beginning when the Morisoli Family planted grapes in western Rutherford in the early 1950s. The vineyards are located in the heart of the famous “Rutherford Bench", an area considered the “Rodeo Drive” of vineyards. Famous neighbors include vineyards for Scarecrow, Rubicon Estates, and Phelps’ Manley Lane.
In the Two x Two Morisoli Brothers Rutherford Dust-up Cabernet, the brothers set aside their friendly rivalry for growing the best grapes, and bring their fruit together in a first-time single effort. It is a tribute to their hard work and dedication to growing the finest grapes in the Napa Valley.
Brooks Painter
Winemaker, V. Sattui Winery
Brooks Painter has been a winemaker for nearly 30 years. He has experience making ultra-premium varietal wines from throughout the many different grape-growing regions of California. His current position is Director of Winemaking for Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga and V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. His previous position was Winemaking Operations Manager at Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, California, and Brooks was formerly with Stag???s Leap Wine Cellars, Leeward Winery and Felton-Empire Vineyards.
Brooks was born in San Francisco and raised in Northern California. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry and Biology from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1980, during which time he discovered his interest and passion about wine. His work has been published in The American Journal of Viticulture and Enology, Biochemistry, Practical Winery and Wines & Vines. Brooks is a professional member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture and a former chair of the Microbiology Committee for C.E.R.A. (California Enological Research Association). He is the past Board President for the Napa Valley Wine Technical Group and a technical reviewer for enology research proposals submitted to the American Vineyard Foundation, a non-profit organization funded by the wine industry to provide grant money for research and development projects of importance to the industry. Brooks previously taught classes on wine and grape growing for the California Academy of Sciences, Adult and Family Education, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California.
He has experience making ultra-premium varietal wines from throughout the many different grape-growing regions of California. His current position is Director of Winemaking for Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga, California. His previous position was Winemaking Operations Manager at Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, California, and Brooks was formerly with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Leeward Winery and Felton-Empire Vineyards.
Country born: USA
Education: He received his Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry and Biology from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1980, during which time he discovered his interest and passion about wine.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition: Winemaker of the Year.
Winemaking Philosophy:
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