Cor Leonis
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Moone-Tsai proudly presents this extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon for Premiere Napa Valley 2011. Crafted by winemaker Philippe Melka, this barrel selection is a beguiling blend of Napa Valley’s most coveted fruit, meticulously culled from among its most notable hillside blocks. Elegant, but muscular; powerful, yet refined; this remarkable Cabernet enjoys the bearing of Moone-Tsai’s most exemplary wines—reflecting the commitment of the winery’s founders, Mike Moone and MaryAnn Tsai.
22 months in new French oak barrels; 10 months in bottles
bone dry | very sweet | |
light body | very full bodied | |
soft, gentle | very crisp | |
no tannins | heavy tannins | |
Winemaker, Moone-Tsai Vineyards
Bordeaux-bred, and mentored by the world’s most revered wine masters, Philippe brings to winemaking a philosophy that is elegant in its simplicity, and bewitching to its beholders.
Charming yet humble, straightforward but genteel, Philippe is quick to credit the masterful influences of Delmas and Masclef from Haut-Brion; Moueix and Berrouet from Petrus; Paul Draper from Ridge; and Michel Rolland from Chateau Pasteur.
Notwithstanding Philippe’s disarming modesty, the imprint he has left wherever he has applied his “touch” is unmistakable. Having put the likes of Dominus, Hundred Acre, Bryant Family Vineyards and Dana Estates on the map for discerning Cabernet enthusiasts, the fact that Robert Parker named Philippe as one of the world’s top nine consulting winemakers is no coincidence.
Philippe is creating extraordinary wines for Moone-Tsai that bear the imprimatur of his celebrated winemaking style, and the winery’s core artisanal values; all revealed in the classic combination of distinctive vineyard, terroir and fruit. From this, Moone-Tsai proudly presents exceptional wines of concentrated elegance and finesse… beguilingly balanced with strength, power, and subtle exuberance.
Country born: France
Education: Degree in Geology: University of Bordeaux
Mentors: Delmas and Masclef from Haut-Brion; Moueix and Berrouet from Petrus; Paul Draper from Ridge; and Michel Rolland from Chateau Pasteur
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Robert Parker: "Top 9 Consulting Winemakers in the World"
Winemaking Philosophy:
Where possible, I minimize winemaking techniques in the cellar so I can create a wine that tells the story of the vineyard. In the end, it must be about the fruit.
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: Key cabernet producing regions in Napa Valley
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coho | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | SummitVine Ranch Upper Block | 15 |
Moone-Tsai Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cor Leonis | 15 |
Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 14 |
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