Jones Family Vineyards
2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
Auction 17 | Lot No. 82
Vintage: 2011
Jones Family Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
The first Sauvignon Blanc made by acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown was for Jones Family Vineyards. For this year’s Premiere Napa Valley lot, Thomas has selected the single barrel from 2011 that he thinks best portrays the character of our small vineyard in Rutherford and his style in crafting a Sauvignon Blanc.
Aging Process
Aged in French Oak Barrels
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker, Jones Family Vineyards
Thomas says his experience as a winemaker are the best 38 years of his life.
Country born: United States
Education: Zero formal training.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Food and Wine Winemaker of the Year 2010.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Thomas believes in non-interventionist style that eschews technology and all elements that contribute to sameness. He sums it up with "do as little as possible."
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 17 | |
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| Patland Estate Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietors’ Selection III Stagecoach Vineyard | 17 |
| Purlieu Wines | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Martinez Vineyard – “Cachére” | 17 |
| ROY Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse (a whisper) | 17 |
| Tetra | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 17 |
| Erba Mountainside Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Clonal Selection | 16 |
| HUNNICUTT | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 16 | |
| Monticello Vineyards | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Tributary | 16 |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 | |
| Round Pond Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 16 | |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 16 |
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