Selección Herrera
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Our Herrera portfolio represents the "best of the best" that we have to offer. Cabernets that are deemed worthy to carry the Herrera designation are 100% Cabernet and production is limited to no more than four barrels per year. The fruit for our Herrera Cabernet comes from Coombsville, the newest AVA in Napa Valley. For Premiere, we start with Cabernet from the most distinctive barrel or two of the Herrera selection, and then blend in a little Cab Franc, Malbec or Petit Verdot. Given the distinctive microclimate of the Coombsville appellation, you can expect a bold, full-bodied Cabernet with great depth, density and luscious concentration. Only fans of big red wines need apply!
100% French Oak, approx. 70% new
bone dry | very sweet | |
light body | very full bodied | |
soft, gentle | very crisp | |
no tannins | heavy tannins | |
Winemaker, Mi Sueño Winery
I started my career in wine making while taking on a cellar worker position my senior year in high school in 1985 at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Since then, I've been blessed with the opportunity to be Assistant Winemaker at Chateau Potelle, Winemaker at Vine Cliff and Director of Winemaking at Paul Hobbs Consulting. Mi Sueno Winery was founded in 1997 and since then, we've launched Rolando Herrera Consulting and Herrera Vineyard Management.
Country born: Mexico
Education: Although having no formal education, I learned through practice and with the mentoring of winemakers such as Warren Winiarski and Paul Hobbs.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Founding president of the Napa Sonoma Mexican-American Vintner's Association
Having three wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon) poured at The White House
Winemaking Philosophy:
Since Mother Nature is so generous, we try to be as hands off as possible with little intervention. We are very blessed here in Napa Valley, so most of the work comes from Mother Nature. Outside of that factor, I like to have full control; hence I started my vineyard management company. Having your own winemaking facility helps you keep a close eye on the quality and also having your bottling line as well. The more I can control, the more comfortable I feel.
981 B Airway Ct.
Santa Rosa CA 95405
707-525-8466
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Titus Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 | |
Geodesy Wine | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sage Ridge Vineyard | 25 |
Morlet Family Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Le Fabuleux Franc | 25 |
Beaulieu Vineyard | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 24 | |
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Blocks 3 & 7 | 20 |
Bacio Divino Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Beckstoffer Heritage blend | 20 |
Hoopes Vineyard | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | The Short Rows | 20 |
O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
PATEL -- Napa Valley | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 20 | |
Sodaro Estate Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 20 | |
Merus | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 19 | |
Saint Helena Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 | |
Sullivan Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Blend 198 | 19 |
Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend III | 19 |
Cornerstone Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Premiere Cornerstone | 18 |
Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Calistoga | Pickett Road Red | 18 |
Saint Helena Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 | |
Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Estate | 18 |
Anomaly Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 | |
Envy Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 | |
LATERAL | 2011 | Merlot | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Clone: 181 | 17 |
Mi Sueño Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Selección Herrera | 17 |
Thirteen Appellations | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Meritage | 17 |
ARNS | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 |
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