Charnu Winery
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
Auction 15 | Lot No. 46
Vintage: 2009
Charnu Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Description
The St. Helena appellation is a perfect place to grow grapes that produce elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. We get grapes from two of the best growers in the area, and then age them in premium French oak barrels. Winemaker Mark Porembski has created a blend of the barrels of our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon that best exhibits the structure and elegance of St. Helena Cabernet while retaining the lush fruit for which Napa Valley is famous.
Aging Process
20-22 months in new French oak, 12 months in bottle
Q&A With the Winemaker
Q: Premiere Napa Valley wines are innovative and allow each winery to showcase the region's sense of exploration in fine winemaking. What kind of exploration did your Premiere Napa Valley wine allow you to do?
A: What kind of exploration did your Premiere Napa Valley wine allow you to do? This lot allowed us to explore a "reserve" wine produced from a lot with exceptional potential and to showcase the St. Helena Appellation.
Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.
2337 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco CA 94127
415-337-4083
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