Priest Ranch
Coach Gun
2014 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Auction 20 | Lot No. 156
Vintage: 2014
Priest Ranch
Coach Gun
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Special blend showcasing the diversity of our property and our ability to express our high-quality fruit
- Includes the five classic red wine varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec
- Each variety is from a single vineyard block of Priest Ranch, now part of Somerston Estate
- Will be aged in new French oak barrels for 28 months
Description
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 Premiere Napa Valley wine is a special wine showcasing the diversity of the Priest Ranch property and its ability to create balanced and alluring blends from its high-quality fruit. This blend includes all of the classic red wine varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec, with each variety contributing a component to the blend that is unqie to the 2014 vintage. Each variety is from a single vineyard block at Priest Ranch and will be aged in new French oak barrels for 28 months. 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 Premiere Napa Valley wine is a special wine showcasing the diversity of the Priest Ranch property and its ability to create balanced and alluring blends from its high-quality fruit. This blend includes all of the classic red wine varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec, with each variety contributing a component to the blend that is unqie to the 2014 vintage. Each variety is from a single vineyard block at Priest Ranch and will be aged in new French oak barrels for 28 months.
Wine Facts
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Craig Becker
Winemaker, Priest Ranch
Craig Becker is a seasoned winemaker and has worked with a wide range of varieties planted at some of California's top hillside vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: Driven by his strong interest in plan t and soil science Craig attended the University of California at Davis studying plant physiology, hydrologic science, enology, and viticulture.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
It is Craig's artisan approach to winemaking and his extensive knowledge in viticulture that enables him to create superb wines from a wide range of varieties and sites.
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11311 Harwin Drive
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Houston TX 77072
832-338-5920
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somnium | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 27 | |
| Acumen Napa Green Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Atlas Peak | 5.71 Carats | 26 |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 26 | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 26 | |
| J. McClelland Cellars | 2018 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 25 | |
| Palazzo Wine | 2019 | Cabernet Franc | Los Carneros | Midnight Angel | 25 |
| Geodesy | 2018 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Sage Ridge Vineyard | 24 |
| J. McClelland Cellars | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Meritage PNV Cuvée | 24 |
| Jamieson Ranch Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Falabella | 24 |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Diamond Mountain | 24 |
| Spoto Family Wines | 2017 | Red Wine | Oakville | Christiane | 23 |
| Oakville East Exposure | 2015 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 21 |
| Ancien Wines | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Cendres à l’Océan | 20 |
| Priest Ranch | 2014 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Coach Gun | 20 |
| Truchard Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 20 | |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Franc | Chiles Valley District | 20 | |
| Madonna Estate | 2014 | Red Wine | Los Carneros | Dolcetto | 19 |
| Nemerever Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Hillside Clone 337 | 19 |
| Chateau De Vie | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 18 | |
| Ancien Wines | 2012 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | 17 | |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 17 | |
| The Gabrielle Collection | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | O'Connell Family Vineyards Estate Blocks | 17 |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Grigsby Vineyard | 16 |
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2009 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 14 | |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Proprietor's Private Estate Reserve | 14 |
| Bighorn Cellars | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tetra | 13 |
| Cosentino Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Carpenter Vineyard | 13 |
| Hopper Creek Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor's Reserve - Estate | 13 |
| Cafaro Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cafaro Family Vineyard | 12 |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Terrace | 7 |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 | |
| Gargiulo Vineyards | 2002 | Sangiovese Blend | Oakville | Aprile Super Oakville Red | 7 |
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