OCFV
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
The 2013 OCFV is a memorably complex, terroir-expressive wine stemming from the blocks’ rich alluvial soil, gravelly, lean creek bottom soil, with influences from the lavender surrounding the vineyard.
Winemaker, O'Connell Family Wines
Gabrielle Leonhard O'Connell, is vintner and Director of Winemaking of O'Connell Family Wines, known for boutique, handcrafted, gold medal 94-point Cabernet Sauvignon from the O'Connell Family Estate Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Gabrielle specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, and makes 7 wines in the Gabrielle Collection, each a distinctive blend- blending is her specialty & passion. Her wines have a loyal following of fine wine collectors worldwide.
Ms. Leonhard O'Connell is active in the wine industry including: a board member of Women for WineSense where she served as National Board President; a judge at the Mendocino Fair Wine Competition and at the first National Women's Wine Competition; honored as a leader in Sustainable Farming by Napa Valley Grape Growers.
She established the family estate CCOF Certified Organic vineyard and gardens to create a diverse eco-system to ensure overall vineyard health- one of only a few Napa Valley estate that is 100% organic. Gabrielle believes this complex environment sustains healthy organisms that maintain a naturally robust vineyard, which creates beautifully complex wines. The olive grove, orchard, lavender field, herb & vegetable garden produce culinary and lifestyle enhancing products, that embody the natural luxury of wine country living. These and innovative food & wine pairings will be featured for all to enjoy at their Napa downtown Tasting Boutique.
Gabrielle has another passion: Olive Oil. She has completed the certification curriculum at UC Davis to be an Olive Oil Taster; is founder of the Olive Oil Culinary Guild- a training program for chefs on olive oil sensory evaluation & quality; and of MOPREP- an organization to preserve the historic olive trees in California. She is currently authoring a The Ultimate Guide of American Olive Oil and grows historic Mission olives to produce GC Napa Valley Certified Organic Estate Extra Virgin Oil.
Country born: Germany
Education: Gabrielle Leonhard
UC Berkeley Batchelor of Arts
Napa Valley College Winemaking Program
UC Davis Olive Oil Sensory Evalution Program
Wayne O'Connell
UC Berkeley Bachelor of Science & Engineering
Napa Valley College Winemaking Program
Kyle Laird
Hands-on Assistant Winemaker at St Clement & Robert Craig.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We allow the grapes to speak of themselves and of the soil. Minimal intervention is key. The process of blending is a high priority. Our Cabernets usually have had 100 plus blending trials to achieve the balance and finesse we strive for in our wines.
Vibrant fruitiness that express terroir; finely grained and integrated tannins; elegance and moderate alcohol levels are signature attibutes of our wines.
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
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Acacia Vineyard | 2016 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Winery Lake Vineyard | 21 |
Bouchaine Vineyards | 2016 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Best Barrel | 21 |
O'Connell Family Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | OCFV | 21 |
Starmont Winery & Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Stanly Ranch Estate | 21 |
Acacia Vineyard | 2013 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 18 | |
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Madonna Estate | 2013 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Barrel Select | 18 |
Neal Family Vineyards | 2013 | Chardonnay | Rutherford | 18 | |
Sciandri Family Vineyards | Non-vintage | Red Wine | Coombsville | Odds On Favorite | 18 |
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Volker Eisele Family Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chiles Valley District | 18 | |
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Stags’ Leap Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 | |
Grgich Hills Estate | 2009 | Petit Verdot | Yountville | 15 | |
Patland Estate Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 | |
Domaine Chandon | NV | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Late Disgorged Cuvee | 5 |
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