Whitehall Lane
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Deep Six"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 16 | Lot No. 31
Vintage: 2010
Whitehall Lane
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
The Leonardini Family is proud to offer this noteworthy blend from our six vineyards located on the Napa Valley floor. Our vineyards are located in St. Helena, Rutherford and Oak Knoll, and this special lot melds the distinctiveness of each appellation into one blend exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley.
Winemaker Dean Sylvester enhanced this Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Merlot and Petit Verdot, also from our Rutherford and St. Helena vineyards.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.75000
- Sustainably produced
- 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 |
 |
Dean Sylvester
Winemaker, Whitehall Lane
Dean Sylvester has been making wines in the Napa Valley for more than 25 years, the last 11 at Whitehall Lane Winery. He has helped to build Whitehall Lane into a Cabernet Sauvignon powerhouse. He is directly responsible for three wines that have been rated as top five wines in the world by Wine Spectator, including a Cabernet Sauvignon rated #3 in the world and one rated as the “Best Red Wine in America.”
Sylvester’s affinity for wine began at an early age in upstate New York. It was wine and music for Sylvester in the 1960s. He learned to crank the guitar with a garage band and he began developing his wine palate when working at a local wine shop. His greatest musical influences converged with him at Woodstock; and on the wine side, his influences were mostly California reds. He followed his love of wine and music across the country and made it to Davis, California where he majored in Fermentation Science at UC Davis.
Sylvester is a detail-oriented winemaker who works closely with his crew in the cellar, but also keeps a watchful eye on the development of the grapes in the vineyard. He is responsible for all winemaking, as well as overseeing the 110 acres of vineyards that the winery owns and all vineyards held under contract. But, he still remains rooted to his music and plays weekly in a Northern California band. However, he is quick to say he could never quit his day job.
Prior to joining Whitehall Lane Winery, Sylvester made wine at Newton Vineyards and Chimney Rock Winery as well as in Sonoma County.
Country born: United States
Education: Studied enology at UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Beautifully balanced wines that showcase the terroir.
Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle Street
Costa Mesa CA 92627-3808
949-650-8463
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZD Wines | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 26 (2022) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Tribute | 25 (2021) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2018 | Red Wine | Oakville | Paramount Proprietary Red Blend - Barrel Select | 24 (2020) |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 24 (2020) | |
| Krupp Brothers | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | D7 | 24 (2020) |
| Morlet Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Le Fabuleux Franc | 20 (2016) |
| PEJU | 2014 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Persephone Vineyard Hebe Block | 20 (2016) |
| Progeny Winery | 2014 | White Wine | Mount Veeder | 20 (2016) | |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Clone Select | 19 (2015) |
| V. Sattui Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Two x Two—Morisoli Brothers Rutherford Dust-Up | 19 (2015) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Single Barrel Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard, Monastery Block | 17 (2013) |
| Summers Estate Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 (2013) | |
| Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 16 (2012) | |
| Newton Vineyard | 2010 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | The Puzzle | 16 (2012) |
| Somerston Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Gauntlet | 16 (2012) |
| Whitehall Lane | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Deep Six | 16 (2012) |
| Fontanella Family Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Melanson Vineyard | 15 (2011) |
| Regusci Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Block 3, Clone 6 | 15 (2011) |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon | 14 (2010) |
| Hewitt Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Unique Hewitt Vineyard Blend | 14 (2010) |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 14 (2010) | |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Proprietors Reserve Stice Lane | 14 (2010) |
| ZD Wines | Non-Vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 14 (2010) |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Reserve Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Larkmead 125 | 13 (2009) |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere 254 | 13 (2009) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 13 (2009) | |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mario's Reserve | 13 (2009) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Clone Blend with Petit Verdot | 12 (2008) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 12 (2008) | |
| PEJU | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | ASV - Cabernet Sauvignon 50% -Cabernet Franc 50% | 12 (2008) |
| Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2006 | Old Vine Zinfandel | Napa Valley | The Gnarly Cull | 12 (2008) |
| The Terraces | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Quarry Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Truchard Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Carneros | 12 (2008) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ridge to Ridge | 11 (2007) |
| Groth Vineyards and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Preview | 11 (2007) |
| Krupp Brothers | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Regusci Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Block 11 | 11 (2007) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Nostalgie | 11 (2007) |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 6 from BV#1 Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Red Wine | Rutherford | Right Bank Cuvée | 10 (2006) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Bella Oaks Lane | 10 (2006) |
| Silver Oak Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Baron Duncan's Blend | 10 (2006) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2004 | Malbec (78% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot) | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Empleon | 10 (2006) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Rutherford Ranch Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1994 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Twomey Cellars | 2003 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2003 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 8 (2004) | |
| Jessup Cellars | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 8 (2004) | |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2002 | Cabernet Franc | Calistoga | Madrigal Vineyards | 8 (2004) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2002 | Red Table Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | OKD 5 | 8 (2004) |
| Grgich Hills Cellar | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 7 (2003) | |
| PEJU | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rutherford - HB Vineyard | 7 (2003) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot | Napa Valley | "FREEMARK" | 6 (2002) |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2000 | Cabernet Franc/Merlot | Napa Valley | Right Bank | 6 (2002) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2000 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | Mènage á Trois | 6 (2002) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Special Barrel Selection | 5 (2001) |
| Jessup Cellars | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lauer Vineyard | 5 (2001) |
| Ristow Estate | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend | Napa Valley | Quinta de Pedras Vineyard | 5 (2001) |
| Truchard | 1999 | Red Table Wine | Los Carneros | Truchard Estate | 5 (2001) |
| PEJU | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | HB Vineyard | 4 (2000) |
Winery Distribution
Whitehall Lane is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Rush Wines)
- Alaska (RNDC)
- Arizona (RNDC)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (RNDC)
- Connecticut (Wilson Daniels)
- Connecticut (Martignetti)
- Delaware (Opici)
- Florida (RNDC)
- Georgia (National Distributing Company)
- Hawaii (RNDC)
- Idaho (RNDC)
- Illinois (Breakthru Bev)
- Indiana (Johnson Brothers)
- Iowa (Okoboji Wines)
- Kansas (Vintegrity)
- Kentucky (Heidelberg)
- Louisiana (Paul Bologna)
- Louisiana (Paul Bologna)
- Maine (Nappi)
- Maryland (Opici)
- Massachusetts (Classic Wines)
- Michigan (Midwest Wine Exchange)
- Michigan (Henry Fox Sales)
- Minnesota (Paustis)
- Missouri (Vintegrity)
- Montana (Georges)
- Nebraska (Quail Distributing)
- Nevada (Breakthru Bev)
- New Hampshire (Martignetti)
- New Jersey (Opici)
- New Mexico (National Distributing Company)
- New York (Wilson Daniels)
- North Carolina (Fine Wine Trading Company)
- North Dakota (RNDC)
- Ohio (Heidelberg)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (Galaxy Wine Company)
- Pennsylvania (Vintage Imports)
- Rhode Island (Martignetti)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- South Dakota (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Best Brands)
- Tennessee (Western Crown)
- Tennessee (B&T)
- Tennessee (Empire)
- Texas (RNDC)
- Utah (RNDC)
- Virginia (Select)
- Virginia (Breakthru Bev)
- Washington (Galaxy Wine Company)
- Wisconsin (Breakthru Bev)
- Wyoming (RNDC)