River Block
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
Our one-of-a-kind lot hails from the Stags Leap District with fruit coming from the Steltzner vineyard on the Silverado Trail. To create our Premiere Napa Valley lot, we harvested a mere half-ton from the best spot on this 15-year-old, dry-farmed vineyard at a perfect 28 brix on October 20, three days before rain hit in Napa Valley. The berries were then individually hand sorted before the wine was barrel fermented in 100% new French oak. These five cases stand alone, providing a big, juicy, jammy, rich wine, with lots of layers of fruit.
20 months new French oak
bone dry |
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very sweet |
light body |
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very full bodied |
soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Winemaker, Tres Perlas
In 1993, Oscar Renteria was passed the torch and assumed proprietorship of Renteria Vineyard Management, now the third-largest vineyard management company in the North Bay area. Managing prime vineyard land, and continually seeking to increase the quality of these geographically diverse vineyards is the goal. He has implemented new approaches in vineyard technology. While always hands-on and close to the fields, Oscar believes, ???that the infusion of technology is a benefit for the future.??? By combining practical, generational field knowledge with innovative trials and experimentations, the Renteria family has found the balance to produce the finest grapes possible.
Renteria Wines, LLC produced its first wines in 1997, and produces about 2,000 cases annually. Producing an award-winning wine doesn???t happen overnight. But with vision, the integration of family, innovation and hard work anything is possible.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
A vine is like a human being. . . a grapevine can be fruitful and rewarding, ask too much by overproducing and they will resent it the following year, patience and knowledge is needed for a long-term sustainable relationship.
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Alta Napa Valley | 2019 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 25 | |
Terra Valentine | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Crown Jewel | 19 |
Ca' Momi | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 18 | |
Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Robert's | 18 |
Ca' Momi | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 17 | |
Honig Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Westside Trio | 17 |
Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend II | 17 |
Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 17 | |
Renteria Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | River Block | 16 |
Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 16 | |
Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2009 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 15 | |
The Gabrielle Collection | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Estate Grown Apple Block | 13 |
Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Sacada | 13 |
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