Frias Family Vineyard
2011 Red Wine
"Frias Blend"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 141
Vintage: 2011
Frias Family Vineyard
Red Wine
Spring Mountain District
5 cases produced
Description
For Premiere, we crafted a special blend of three lots from three blocks of our Spring Mountain District vineyard. These blocks are the first the sun shines on each morning and are also the last the sun sets upon.
We chose a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to create a wine that is rich and sultry with rich dark fruit notes on the nose, and full bodied on the palate. The wine will age in barrel for 22 months before bottling to add a subtle influence of oak. Enjoyable upon release—or cellar it for 5 to 10 years to see the complexity that wines from our vineyard can offer.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.10000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- 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 |
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Todd Heth
Winemaker, Frias Family Vineyard
Todd gained a passion for wine while working as a journalist in Hungary and traveling through Europe. Instead of buying a small vineyard as a hobby, he returned to his native California to pursue a degree in viticulture and enology at Fresno State University, doing work and research at the university and regional vineyards and then moving to Napa Valley. He began in the cellar and lab as an intern at Cuvaison Estate Wines, eventually assuming the role of associate winemaker and working with a number of smaller producers in custom production and consulting, from the vineyard through to sales. He is also the winemaker for Fairwinds Estate Winery and Valley Floor Vineyard.
Country born: United States
Education: Post-baccalaureate degree in Viticulture and Enology at Fresno State University; Wine Spectator and American Society of Enology and Viticulture scholarship winner; Work in Hungary and travel to various European wine regions; I try to learn from all those around me and who I encounter in the wine world
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Work to get the best grapes possible, and handle them as gently as possible at the winery. Ideally, the grapes have ripe tannins without high sugars, and retain good fruit intensity and an acid backbone without being jammy.
Omaha Wine Company
701 North 114th Street
Omaha NE 68154
402-431-8558
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Omaha Wine Company:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The Wine Foundry | 2020 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Ancien | 2019 | Pinot Noir | Coombsville | Mink Vineyard Select Barrel | 24 (2020) |
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The White Horse | 24 (2020) |
| Pope Valley Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Super Blend | 24 (2020) |
| Vine Cliff Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Jewel | 24 (2020) |
| Montgomery Vineyard | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Val's Blend | 23 (2019) |
| Pellet Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | The “A.K.” | 22 (2018) |
| Porter Family Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Lion's Lair | 22 (2018) |
| Somerston Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 60 | 22 (2018) |
| Alta Napa Valley | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Ancien Wines | 2013 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Selection Massale | 18 (2014) |
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2012 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Estate Reserve Block 6 | 18 (2014) |
| Pellet Estate | 2012 | Petit Verdot | St. Helena | 18 (2014) | |
| Frias Family Vineyard | 2011 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Frias Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Monticello Vineyards & PEJU | 2011 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Three Shades of Cabernet Franc | 17 (2013) |
| Sciandri Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Labor of Love | 17 (2013) |
| Liparita Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Selection | 6 (2002) |
| Schweiger Vineyards | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Tonellerie Sylvain Barrel Selection | 5 (2001) |
Winery Distribution
Frias Family Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.