5X5
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Our 2009 Bench Blend Cabernet Sauvignon displays opulent red and black fruit aromas and flavors with notes of ripe cherry, brown spice and sweet vanilla. The soft, plush mouthfeel, intense fruit and silky tannins evolve into a long, impressive fruit-focused finish, with hints of cassis and cocoa powder. This wine has the fruit intensity and structure to improve through years of aging, although its smoothness and approachability make it rewarding to enjoy now.
18 months in French Oak
bone dry | very sweet | |
light body | very full bodied | |
soft, gentle | very crisp | |
no tannins | heavy tannins | |
Winemaker, Pine Ridge Vineyards
Michael Beaulac joined the Pine Ridge Vineyards team as General Manager and Winemaker in 2009. He has worked with some of the most highly regarded wineries in both Sonoma and Napa Valley, including St. Supery, Markham Vineyards and Murphy-Goode.
"We have 12 vineyards comprising 160 acres across five appellations, and all of the fruit is completely different," Michael says. "I was drawn to Pine Ridge by the interesting challenge of showcasing these differences both by creating individual, appellation-specific wines as well as balanced blends that combine the outstanding qualities of the different vineyards."
In his role, Michael oversees all grape growing and winemaking operations as well as facilities management at the winery. "With the winery's exceptional reputation and collection of estate vineyards, this position is a winemaker's dream. It's a pleasure to work with the seasoned team here to continue to produce classically proportioned wines that are the hallmark of Pine Ridge."
Country born: United States
Education: University of Vermont
University of Southern Maine
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Looking toward his twenty-eighth harvest, Michael subscribes to a philosophy of producing wines of elegance, balance and intensity, which reflect the terroir of where the grapes are grown. He explains, "Our long relationship with the land, our appreciation for the nuanced traits of each vineyard and each variety, is intrinsic to our winemaking at Pine Ridge Vineyards."
4121 Village Green
Whistler BC V0N 1B4
Canada
604-905-9934
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Bennett Lane | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 19 | |
Davies Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Jack & Jamie's Blocks | 19 |
Merryvale Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Schlatter Family Estate | 19 |
Rubissow | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Hawkwind | 19 |
Darioush | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 | |
Ehlers Estate | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Three Clone Cabernet | 15 |
Havens Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 15 | |
Louis M. Martini Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cellar 254 | 15 |
Merryvale Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate | 15 |
Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 5X5 | 15 |
Sequoia Grove Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Gary Morisoli's Catch | 15 |
Barnett Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 | |
Cain Vineyard and Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 | |
Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 | |
Cornerstone Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 | |
Hess Collection Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 9 | |
Paradigm Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 9 | |
Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 | |
Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 | |
St. Clement Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 | |
Truchard Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Los Carneros | 9 | |
Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2004 | 50% Merlot 50% Cabernet Franc | Chiles Valley District | 9 | |
Chimney Rock Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Alpine Block | 7 |
Clos Pegase | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Palisades Vineyard - Riverbed Block | 7 |
Milat Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee, Estate | 7 |
Mount Veeder Winery | 2001 | Meritage | Napa Valley | 7 | |
Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 2001/2002 | Malbec Blend | Diamond Mountain District | 7 | |
The Hess Collection Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mt. Veeder | 7 | |
Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Turnbull Triangle | 7 |
Benessere | 2000 | Sangiovese | St. Helena | Estate - Brunello di Montalcino clone | 6 |
Chimney Rock Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | "Premiere Cuvee" | 6 |
Frazier Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lupine Hill Vineyard | 6 |
Girard Winery | 1999 | Merlot | Oakville | 6 | |
Monticello Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Big Ranch Vineyards | 6 |
Paradigm Winery | 2000 | Proprietary Red | Oakville | Estate Bottled | 6 |
Rombauer Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 6 | |
Schramsberg Vineyards | 1993 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | J.L.D. Schram | 6 |
Silverado Vineyards | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | See Selection | 6 |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rutherford | 6 |
Staglin Family Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Salus - A Taste of the Old & New | 6 |
Turnbull Wine Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Block 4/Weitz Vineyard | 6 |
Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2001 | Merlot | Chiles Valley District | Volker Eisele Vineyard | 6 |
Judd's Hill | 2000 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Blue Moon | 5 |
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 5 | |
Turnbull Wine Cellars | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Oakville | 5 |
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