Burgess Cellars
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Brush Breaker"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 56
Vintage: 2016
Burgess Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Crafted from the backbone of our very limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon—ageable, elegant, complex and rich
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new French oak for 20 months in our historic stone winery
- From a single vineyard block at our winery ranch vineyard on the western slope of Howell Mountain
- Burgess Cellars is a second-generation winemaking and wine-growing operation
Description
In 1972, Tom Burgess established a winery and business on the side of Howell Mountain with efforts ranging from repairing a 100-year-old winery to mending fences and promoting the then-unknown Napa Valley region. Honoring Tom's passion and determination, we named this year’s Premiere Napa Valley wine “Brush Breaker." This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 120 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 unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Block 7 at our esteemed Winery Ranch Vineyard, aged in 100 percent new French oak for 20 months. Harvested at the peak of perfection, “Brush Breaker” has all the characteristics of a western-facing hillside vineyard on Howell Mountain: inky, black fruit and cassis flavors and violet fragrance with the perfect balance of sweet French oak and refined, velvety tannins. Consistently the backbone of our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, we wanted to showcase the classic elegance that this single vineyard block expresses. This legendary wine is sure to be a stunner for years to come.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Kelly Woods
Winemaker, Burgess Cellars
I fell into winemaking by accident, and what a happy accident it has become! As a winemaker, I've been fortunate to work with some of the best fruit in the valley ranging from the beautiful hillsides of Howell Mountain to the fabulous valley floor vines in Rutherford and beyond. I've had the pleasure of working with some of the finest winemakers that have helped shape and form my winemaking philosophies and techniques. I love the challenge that each vintage brings, and taking what Mother Natures gives us to create elegant, world-renowned wines.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Create well balanced, elegant wines that express the terroir, and to have fun doing it!
Millbrook Inn by T & T
208 Ave E
Matamoras PA 18336
United States
954-914-3218
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Millbrook Inn by T & T:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Wine Cellars | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Inky George and the Longtable | 29 (2025) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 29 (2025) | |
| Revelette Wines | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 29 (2025) | |
| The Vineyardist | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | The Vineyardist | 29 (2025) |
| Women Winemakers | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 29 (2025) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 (2024) | |
| Patent Wines | 2023 | Sauvignon Blanc | Yountville | Le Sauvage Élégant | 28 (2024) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | La Belle Étoile | 27 (2023) |
| Long Meadow Ranch Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | E.J. Church | 27 (2023) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate Vineyards Reserve | 26 (2022) |
| Maxville Winery | 2021 | Sauvignon Blanc | Chiles Valley District | ORANOS | 26 (2022) |
| McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Rutherford Ranch Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Abela Vineyard Charlie's Reserve | 26 (2022) |
| Acumen | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 5.71 Carats | 24 (2020) |
| Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tempranillo 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% | 24 (2020) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Omega Point Single Barrel Selection | 24 (2020) |
| Pellet Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Trouvaille | 24 (2020) |
| William Cole Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Smoking Gun | 24 (2020) |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 1959 Vineyard Old Vine Cabernet | 23 (2019) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Pyramid Selection | 23 (2019) |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vineyard 4415 | 22 (2018) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Brush Breaker | 22 (2018) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2016 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Paramount Proprietary Red Blend - Barrel Select | 22 (2018) |
| J. Moss Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) |
Winery Distribution
Burgess Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Crown)
- Arizona (SGWS)
- Arkansas (SGWS)
- California (SGWS)
- Colorado (SGWS)
- Florida (SGWS)
- New Jersey (Fedway)
- New York (SGWS)
International:
- Bermuda (Gosling's Ltd.)
- Canada (Icon Fine Wines)
- Caribbean (Jacques Scott)
- Caribbean (Bacchus)
- Caribbean (Arion Wine Co.)
- Denmark (Finewines Aps)
- Germany (Unger Weine)
- Japan (Pieroth Japan KK)
- Mexico (Great Fine Wines)
- Mexico (Great Fine Wines)
- Norway (Vinarius)
- Philippines (Wine Straits)
- Puerto Rico (Plaza Cellars)
- Singapore (Excaliber)
- South Korea (Nara Cellars)
- Sweden (Vinunic AB)
- Switzerland (Martel AG)
- Thailand (Vanichwathana)
- United Arab Emirates (Hart's International)
- United Kingdom (Justerini & Brooks)