Lightning Bolt
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon will strike your palate with careful selections from Coupe de Foudre’s best vineyards blocks in Calistoga. The wine shows a dense ruby red color from a five-day cold soak and an extended fermentation soak helped to integrate very fine, round tannins. It was aged for 20 months in a combination of medium-plus toast Sylvain and medium-toast Orion and Taransaud barrels.
Winemaker, Coup De Foudre Winery
I was born in southern Louisiana, where my grandfather owned a wine distribution company. The culinary aspects of the area, and the fine wines introduced by my grandfather inspired me to pursue a winemaking career.
Country born: United States
Education: I graduated from U.C. Davis with a Viticulture and Enology degree and interned at J. Wine Company and Spring Mountain Vineyards. I then worked at Duckhorn Wine Company for five years.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
For the past 20 years, we have had the great fortune and honor to work with wine, savor it and witness its impact on consumers as they navigate the wonders of wine and the sheer pleasure that it brings.
162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite A-10
Encinitas CA 92024
760-479-2500
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Morlet Family Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Le Fabuleux Franc | 23 |
Accendo Cellars | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 | |
Rocca Family Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Grigsby Vineyard Old Vines Winemaker’s Barrel | 22 |
Spoto Family Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cession | 22 |
Accendo Cellars | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 | |
Arrow&Branch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane & Oakville Ranch | 20 |
Barbour | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Man Cave Blend | 20 |
Chateau Boswell Winery Napa Green Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
Coup De Foudre Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lightning Bolt | 20 |
Freedom Estate Wine | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
Hiatus Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | THE FOUNDATION | 20 |
Kale Wines | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Broken Axle | 20 |
Krupp Brothers | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Doctor & the Bandit | 20 |
S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 20 | |
Tuck Beckstoffer Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
Bell Wine Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 6, Ermitage Troncais | 19 |
Davis Estates | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Phase V | 19 |
Krupp Brothers | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Doctor's Orders | 19 |
Memento Mori | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | RTL | 19 |
Pahlmeyer | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
Renteria Wines | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Beller Bench Blend | 19 |
VinRoc Wine Caves | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Coyote's Howl | 19 |
Arkenstone Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Howell Mountain | Block 7 Upper Vineyard | 18 |
Astrale e Terra | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Block 6/7 | 18 |
Bell Wine Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 6, St. Martin Grande Reserve | 18 |
Bennett Lane | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 18 | |
Croze | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 18 | |
Robert Craig Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Upper Block | 18 |
Spoto Wines | 2012 | Malbec | Oakville | 18 | |
Sullivan Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 18 | |
Terra Valentine | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | The Crown Jewel | 18 |
THE GRADE Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | THE MONEY BARREL | 18 |
V12 Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Twelve | 18 |
ADAMVS | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Borne | 17 |
Amuse Bouche Winery | 2011 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 17 | |
Arkenstone Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Block 1 Lower | 17 |
Bennett Lane | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 | |
Blackbird Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 17 | |
Caspar Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 17 | |
Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Wild Layla | 17 |
Coho | 2011 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Combination of the Two | 17 |
Mario Bazán Cellars | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 17 | |
Porter Family Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Coombsville | Duet | 17 |
Arietta | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Against the Grain | 16 |
Barbour Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Man Cave Blend III | 16 |
Oakville East Exposure | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | The Sun and The Moon | 16 |
Oberon Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Elevations | 16 |
Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2009 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Elivette's Sister | 16 |
TOR Kenward Family Wines | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 2010 TOR Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon | 16 |
Twomey Cellars | 2010 | Merlot | Napa Valley | SoCaRaNa | 16 |
Buoncristiani Family Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | JAMN Black & Blue Blend | 15 |
Continuum Estate | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 15 | |
Gargiulo Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | OVX vineyard | 15 |
HALL | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Sacrashe Vineyard | 15 |
Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2008 | Red Wine | Calistoga | Pickett Road Red | 15 |
Longfellow Wine Company | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vineyard Select | 15 |
Nickel & Nickel | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Hayne Vineyard | 15 |
Terra Valentine | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Spring Mountain District | 15 | |
Ahnfeldt Wines | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Quid Pro Quo IV | 14 |
Bennett Lane | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Calistoga Appellation Lot | 14 |
Elyse Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 | |
Frank Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Winston Hill Block 5 (Heart Block) | 14 |
Hestan Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Stephanie Selection | 14 |
Husic Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 14 | |
Mi Sueño Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Selección Herrera | 14 |
Ahnfeldt Wines | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Quid Pro Quo III | 13 |
Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | First Born | 13 |
Etude | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 13 |
Page Wine Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Your Personal Stash | 13 |
Palmaz Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Ultimate High | 13 |
Provenance Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard | 13 |
Versant Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 | |
Viader Vineyards and Winery | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 13 | |
ZD Wines | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Petit Abacus | 13 |
Krupp Brothers | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 | |
Mi Sueño Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Carpignano Vineyard | 11 |
Fantesca Estate and Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 10 | |
Reynolds Family Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 10 | |
Rocca Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Syrah 50% | Yountville | Temptress | 10 |
ZD Wines | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Haire Vineyard 667 | 10 |
Bennett Lane | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 9 | |
Chappellet Winery and Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 | |
Miner Family Winery | 2003 | 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 | |
Provenance Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon 75%/ Petit Verdot 25% | Oakville | 9 | |
Thirteen Appellations | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 9 | |
Duckhorn Vineyards | 2002 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 25th Harvest Cuvee | 8 |
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