Emblem Wines
Oso Vineyard Selection
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 15 | Lot No. 118
Vintage: 2009
Emblem Wines
Oso Vineyard Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
Our Oso Vineyard grows on terraced volcanic slopes that face Howell Mountain and provide the hillside conditions that give mountain fruit its great concentration. A vibrancy is maintained in this single-vineyard Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon by the cool afternoon breezes that blow down the vineyard rows and mitigate the warm daytime temperatures. Our Oso Vineyard selection for Premiere Napa Valley develops lush, ripe berry flavors balanced by indulgent notes of chocolate, toffee and toasted vanilla, and a firm structure.
Aging Process
22 months of aging in French oak barrels (45% new), followed by 6 months aging in bottle.
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Rob Mondavi, Jr.
Winemaker, Emblem Wines
As a winemaker, I first consider myself as a wine drinker, asking what do I want to drink and what do my friends want to drink, and then I select the vineyards, fruit maturity and all winemaking decisions based on the desire to create mesmerizing wines for myself, friends and family.
Country born: United States
Education: A non-classic winemaking background at Santa Clara University, miscellaneous chemistry and winemaking courses, but best of all a lifetime of experience in the cellar and vineyards.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy encompasses the amazing roots my family has planted, yet roots are not enough. Finding new ways to create cutting-edge wines is key and it is important to go beyond the style of wines that my forefathers created. If not, I would be disappointed in myself for not stretching the limits, as I would not have embraced the heritage to excel that was provided by my family
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: It allowed us to source grapes for this selection solely from our Oso Vineyard, and to explore the true characteristics of this vineyard expressed in a beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2010 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 15 | |
| Emblem Wines | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Oso Vineyard Selection | 15 |
| Paoletti Estates Winery | 2009 | Nero d'Avola | Calistoga | 15 | |
| Paraduxx | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 15 | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Peterson Ranch | 15 |
| Storybook Mountain Vineyards/Seps Estate | 2009 | Zinfandel | Calistoga | Antaeus Reserve | 15 |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 | |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 14 | |
| Madonna Estate | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Barrel Selection | 14 |
| Summers Estate Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 | |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2008 | Zinfandel | Calistoga | 14 | |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 13 | |
| NARSAI DAVID ESTATES | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Venus | 13 |
| O'Brien Estate | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Temptation | 13 |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 13 | |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Selection | 10 |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2004 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Oat Hill Barrel Select | 10 |
| Domaine Chandon | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 9 | |
| Long Meadow Ranch Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 | |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bill's Barrel Broken Rock Block | 8 |
| CE2V | 2002 | Sangiovese | Napa Valley | 8 | |
| Cosentino Winery | 2002 | Meritage Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 8 | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Bosche | 8 |
| Stonehedge Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Shiraz 30% | Atlas Peak | Morpheus II | 8 |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Beckstoffer Vineyards, Georges III, Lot 1 | 8 |
| Ardente Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Block 1 | 7 |
| Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 | |
| Frog's Leap | 2002 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Kidd Ranch | 7 |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2001 | Petit Verdot | Calistoga | 7 | |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2001 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Oat Hill Estate | 7 |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Terrace | 6 |
| Goosecross Cellars | 2000 | Zinfandel | Yountville | State Lane Tiedemann Ranch | 6 |
| Howell Mountain Vineyards | 2000 | Zinfandel | Howell Mountain | Top of Napa | 6 |
| Helena View Johnston Vineyards | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 5 | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Old Vine Selection | 5 |
| Burgess Cellars | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate Grown | 4 |
| Quail Ridge Cellars and Vineyards | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (25%) | Napa Valley | 4 | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 1997 | Merlot (100%) | Napa Valley | Estate Single Block | 3 |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 1996 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Diamond Selection | 2 |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1993 | Napa Valley Champagne | Napa Valley | Reserve | 2 |
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