Block 60
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
With each vintage, we intend to capture the estate’s potential in every bottle – without a heavy hand in the winemaking process. We believe an estate wine should be expressive, and yet consistently excellent each year. This small lot of 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. Sourced from a single block on the Somerston Estate property, our winemaker Craig Becker highlights the diversity and distinction of Celestial Vineyard. The Celestial vineyard sits on a steep, rocky hillside at 1,100 ft. above sea level. The elevation, slope and soils of this block have all of the elements necessary to create a single vineyard Cabernet powerhouse. From structure to richness to power to aromatics, it is an impressive site to harvest and from which to develop exceptional wines. Your Premiere Napa Valley offering is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 24 months in new French oak. This wine will be ready to drink immediately, or lay down for 10 to 15 years in the bottle.
Winemaker, Somerston Estate
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 plant 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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The Wine Foundry | 2020 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 26 | |
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Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The White Horse | 24 |
Pope Valley Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | PNV Super Blend | 24 |
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Montgomery Vineyard | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Val's Blend | 23 |
Pellet Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | The “A.K.” | 22 |
Porter Family Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Lion's Lair | 22 |
Somerston Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 60 | 22 |
Alta Napa Valley | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 | |
Ancien Wines | 2013 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Selection Massale | 18 |
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2012 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Estate Reserve Block 6 | 18 |
Pellet Estate | 2012 | Petit Verdot | St. Helena | 18 | |
Frias Family Vineyard | 2011 | Red Wine | Spring Mountain District | Frias Blend | 17 |
Monticello Vineyards & PEJU | 2011 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Three Shades of Cabernet Franc | 17 |
Sciandri Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Labor of Love | 17 |
Liparita Cellars | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Selection | 6 |
Schweiger Vineyards | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Tonellerie Sylvain Barrel Selection | 5 |
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