Davis Estates

Cellarium Mystery
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

2016 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 20 | Lot No. 188
Vintage: 2014

Davis Estates

Cellarium Mystery

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from rugged hillside microclimates in rich, volcanic bedrock alluvial fans
  • Small berries hand-selected and sorted produce dark, rich, complex flavors with balanced tannins
  • Cold soaked, then fermented and aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels
  • Cabernet Sauvignon with a kiss of Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah to achieve profound complexity with age

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. The fruit for your Premiere Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from rugged hillside microclimates in rich, volcanic bedrock alluvial fans. Small, comcentrated berries from this site were hand-selected and sorted to produce dark, rich, complex flavors with balanced tannins. The juice was cold soaked, then fermented and aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon with a kiss of Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah achieves profound complexity with age.


Wine Facts

  • Wine is unfiltered
  • Sustainably produced

Philippe Melka

Winemaker, Davis Estates

Winemaker, Philippe Melka

Born and raised in Bordeaux, France, Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy. Philippe's first winery was Chateau Haut Brion, followed by work and study in Australia, Italy, back in France (Petrus) and finally in Napa Valley (Dominus). Philippe began consulting in 1995.

Country born: France

Education: Philippe attended the University of Bordeaux graudating with a degree in geology, then a Master's degree in enology and agronomy.

Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years

Honors / Awards:
Named by Robert Parker as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world.

Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines are made in the vineyard, with minimal intervention in the cellar.

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