Three Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
The bottled equivalent of Sophia Loren in hiking boots. The ultra-steep and curvy Rubissow Estate on the southern slopes of Mount Veeder produces powerful, expressive wines of rich complexity and gorgeous aromatic beauty. Rising star winemaker Timothy Milos and second-generation Napa vintner Peter Rubissow created the singular Three Hill Reserve especially for Premiere Napa Valley. The wine is selected from our best barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grown on our three best vineyard blocks—the Francisca, Main and Alexis blocks—each possessing a rich terroir which, when carefully blended together, yield a ravishing wine of beautiful proportions.
20 Months in thin stave, artisan French oak barrels. Nevers and Troncais forests.
bone dry | very sweet | |
light body | very full bodied | |
soft, gentle | very crisp | |
no tannins | heavy tannins | |
Winemaker, Rubissow
A sixth-generation Bay Area native, Timothy grew up exploring the hills of rural west Marin, building houses in the summer, reading and cooking. In addition to diverse interests in philosophy, history and politics, Timothy pursued Plant Pathology studies at New York???s Cornell University and graduate level research in Enology and Viticulture at California's U.C. Davis. While in New York, Timothy discovered the burgeoning winemaking scene in the Finger Lakes area. Here at last he found an intersection for his passions, science, history and art, all tied to the land, the seasons, and the work of one's hands. Timothy has made wine ever since. In 1997, he began working his way up the Napa Valley wine ladder, starting at Opus One, moving on to Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, and eventually directing winemaking at Cliff Lede, and the former S. Anderson. Regarding his work with the Rubissow Family, Timothy says "It is a great pleasure to work with a family and team who has such a deep respect for the land, for the crafts of winegrowing and winemaking, and for the tradition of excellence created by their forebears."
Country born: United States
Education: Sonoma State University - BS in Cell Biology
Cornell University - Doctoral Studies: Molecular Plant Pathology
Universtiy of California Davis - Graduate Work: Enology & Viticulture
Winery internships:
Dromana Estate, Australia, as visiting winemaker;
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley as acellar worker/lab tech And at Opus One, Napa Valley as a research enologist.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Honors / Awards:
Rubissow 2008 Reserve Cabenret Sauvignon - Mt. Veeder.
"Cabernet simply doesn't get richer or riper than this." - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Winemaking Philosophy:
My intention is to work with the specific vineyard site to create modern wines of complexity and finesse that reflect the unique land they come from.
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: There are many wines we could make from this amazing estate. This 3 Hill Reserve has taken literally the very best fruit on our estate and made a uniquely porportioned blend taht expresses the pure, essential nature of this land.
10801 Bonaventure Drive, SE
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403-296-1640
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Bosché | 26 |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery Napa Green Winery | 2019 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 26 | |
Trefethen Family Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2021 | Riesling | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 26 | |
Freemark Abbey | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | VanZ Vineyard | 22 |
Galerie | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 | |
Freemark Abbey | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 20 |
Galerie | 2015 | Riesling | Napa Valley | 20 | |
Inglenook | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Creek | 20 |
La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 20 | |
Saint Helena Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Block 1 | 20 |
Atalon Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 | |
La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 19 | |
Mt. Brave | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 19 | |
Atalon Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Corestone Ridge | 18 |
Freemark Abbey | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 18 |
Trinchero Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West, Mountain to Mountain Cuvée | 18 |
Mt. Brave | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 17 | |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford Estate Vineyard | 17 |
Cakebread Cellars | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Vaca Range Blend | 16 |
Freemark Abbey | 2010 | Red Wine | Rutherford | Wood Ranch | 16 |
Hess Collection Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 16 | |
Clos Du Val | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 15 | |
La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2009 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 15 | |
Rubissow | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Three Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | 15 |
Rutherford Hill Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 15 |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 | |
Atalon Winery | 2008 | Merlot | Howell Mountain | W.S. Keyes Vineyard | 14 |
Bouchaine Vineyards | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Auction Select Best Barrel | 14 |
Cakebread Cellars | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 | |
Cardinale | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 | |
La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 | |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 14 | |
Trinchero Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West Mountain Cabernet Cuvee | 14 |
Cakebread Cellars | 2007 | Syrah | Los Carneros | 13 | |
Cardinale | 2007 | Malbec | Napa Valley | 13 | |
Freemark Abbey | 2007 | Syrah | Napa Valley | Beauty Tames the Beast! | 13 |
Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 13 | |
La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Hill Vineyard | 13 |
Atalon Winery | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Peers | 12 |
Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 12 |
Paraduxx | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 | |
Robert Mondavi Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 12 | |
Rubicon Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | CLONE 29 | 12 |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Limited Edition Estate | 12 |
Sterling Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Reserve Select | 12 |
Terra Valentine | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Super Spring Mountain | 12 |
Atalon Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 | |
Cakebread Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 11 |
Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ahern Vineyard | 11 |
La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2005 | 82% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot | Howell Mountain | Howell Mountain Hill Block | 11 |
Miner Family Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 50/50 | 11 |
Signorello Estate | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 11 |
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Spottswoode Estate Vineyard | 11 |
Atalon Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 | |
Bouchaine Vineyards | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 10 | |
Cakebread Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 10 |
Cardinale | 2004 | Merlot 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% | Howell Mountain | 10 | |
Paradigm Winery | 2004 | Zinfandel | Oakville | 10 | |
Stags’ Leap Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Estate Grown | 10 |
Beringer Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 | |
Cardinale | 2003 | Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 | |
Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2003 | Cabernet Franc 75% Petit Verdot 25% | Rutherford | 9 | |
Trinchero Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 | |
Sterling Vineyards | 2002 | Malbec | Calistoga | 8 | |
Cakebread Cellars | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 | |
Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 7 | |
Paraduxx | 2001 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 7 | |
Beaulieu Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | BV2 | 5 |
Robert Mondavi Winery | 2000 | Merlot | Los Carneros | Huichica Hills | 5 |
Cakebread Cellars | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vine Hill Ranch | 4 |
La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi | 1998 | Sangiovese | Stags Leap District | Downey Ranch | 4 |
Mumm Napa | 1996 | Sparkling Wine (Pinot Noir 60%; Chardonnay 40%) | Napa Valley | Vintage Reserve Rose | 4 |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 4 |
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