Winemaker's Special Selection
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville
Your Premiere Napa Valley wine was an opportunity for us to “premiere” our new winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. For your 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon wine, Thomas selected his favorite Cabernet Sauvignon barrel from this vintage and blended it with classic red wine varietals to create a wine with power, structure and elegance. Rich notes of black cherry, plum, cassis, with flavors of anise, dark cocoa, blueberries are present in this textured, opulent wine. The mouth feel is polished and full-bodied exhibiting sweet tannins that provide purity, density and a long finish. Expect this wine to evolve gracefully for at least two decades.
Winemaker, Gemstone
We are fortunate to partner with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most extraordinary talents in winemaking today. His non-interventionist approach aligns with our commitment to terroir, allowing our vineyard's character to guide the style of our wines. Originally from South Carolina, Thomas made his way to Napa Valley in the mid-1990s after graduating from the University of Virginia. His education in wine began while working as a cellar hand and lab enologist for winemaker Ehren Jordan at Turley Wine Cellars in 1997. Since that time, Brown's wines have garnered spectacular critical and public acclaim, and he currently works with some of the most renowned wineries in Napa Valley.
Country born: USA
Education: Thomas graduated from the University of Virginia. His education in wine began while working as a cellar hand and lab enologist for winemaker Ehren Jordan at Turley Wine Cellars in 1997.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Thomas takes a non-interventionist and site specific approach to making wine. His focus is always on the vineyard shining through in the wines.
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Beau Vigne | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Titania | 28 |
Grape Culture | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 3 to Infinity | 28 |
Patland Estate Vineyards | Non-vintage | Petite Sirah | Calistoga | Timeless Tawny Dessert Wine | 28 |
Patent Wines | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Utilitarian | 27 |
Buoncristiani Family Winery | 2019 | Dessert Wine | Napa Valley | Liquid Gold Sticky | 25 |
Krupp Brothers | 2020 | Viognier | Napa Valley | The Bride’s Delight | 25 |
Palazzo Wine | 2018 | Cabernet Franc | Los Carneros | Midnight Angel | 24 |
Scattered Peaks | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Morisoli Vineyard | 24 |
Ancien | 2018 | Chardonnay | Coombsville | Haynes Old Block Select Barrel | 23 |
Lang & Reed Wine Company | 2018 | Chenin Blanc | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | LOST ONCE AGAIN | 23 |
Preciado Wines | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kami's Blend | 23 |
Correlation Wine Company | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 | |
Dakota Shy | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Next Chapter | 22 |
NINE SUNS | 2016 | Grenache | Napa Valley | 22 | |
Davies Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Three Benches | 21 |
Gemstone Vineyard | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Winemaker's Special Selection | 21 |
Stony Hill Vineyard | 2016 | Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District | 21 | |
Yao Family Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 | |
Kenefick Ranch Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 | |
Spoto Family Wines | 2014 | Red Wine | Oakville | Intentionally Unintentional | 20 |
Tamber Bey | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 | |
Acacia Vineyard | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Lone Tree Vineyard | 19 |
Coup De Foudre Winery | 2013 | Red Wine | Calistoga | Lightning Bolt | 19 |
Villa Del Lago | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Villas del Lagus Arilius Vl | 19 |
Frias Family Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 | |
Paradigm Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 18 |
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