Hopper Creek Winery
Proprietor's Private Estate Reserve
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
Auction 15 | Lot No. 140
Vintage: 2008
Hopper Creek Winery
Proprietor's Private Estate Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
5 cases produced
Description
290 vines of Cabernet Sauvignon were added to our Yountville Estate Merlot vineyard. In the past it was field-blended with the Merlot, but in 2005 we harvested the Cabernet Sauvignon separately to determine its individual properties. Imagine our surprise when what emerged was a high-quality, superb Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon! Only two barrels are produced from these vines annually, from which winemaker Barry Grushkowitz created this Premiere Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with our Estate Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Aging Process
Hand harvested October 12,2008; de-stemmed into and fermented in 1/2 ton macro-bins; punched down by hand 3-4 times daily; fermentation completed after 14 days, then pressed out and pumped into French Oak barrels where the wine aging process was constantly monitored, and where the wine will remain until bottling, scheduled for April 2011
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Barry Grushkowitz
Winemaker, Hopper Creek Winery
Winemaker at Audubon Cellars 1984-2004
Country born: United States
Education: MS Biological Sciences from San Jose State University
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Division Sweepstakes Award Winner from for Late Harvest Chardonnay (LA County Fair)
Winemaking Philosophy:
The least amount of handling of grapes and wine will yield a better wine.
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: The Premiere Napa Valley event allowed the winemaker Barry Grushkowitz to focus on showcasing the unique characteristics of this select, small lot of Cabernet Sauvignon—290 vines, the oldest of all of our Cabernet Sauvignon—from our Yountville Estate vineyards
ALSI
13210 S. Normandie Avenue
Gardena CA 90249
808-722-2225
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
| Jamieson Ranch Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Falabella | 18 |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 2009 Alpine Vineyard Cabernet – Tête de Cuvée | 15 |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Proprietor's Private Estate Reserve | 15 |
2024 © Napa Valley Vintners All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement