Girard Winery
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Mountain Cuvee"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 77
Vintage: 2016
Girard Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Grapes grown on Atlas Peak, Spring Mountain, Mount Veeder and Diamond Mountain
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 100% French oak: 70% new, 30% second use
- Barrel coopers for this wine are Taransaud, Sylvain, Gamba, Boutes and Bel Air
Description
The vineyards of Napa Valley's mountain districts are intentionally farmed at lower yields, bringing only the very best grapes to harvest. This blend of mountain district represents the diversity of different climates and soils found throughout the Napa Valley.
Glenn Hugo
Winemaker, Girard Winery
Glenn Hugo started his career with Girard as a harvest intern and was quickly promoted to Cellar Master and Assistant Winemaker before earning the title of Girard Winemaker.
Glenn’s background in the restaurant industry has led to his artisanal approach to winemaking with a focus on wine as part of the culinary experience. A native Texan, Glenn developed his passion for wine over 12 years in the restaurant industry before moving to Napa Valley with his wife, Pam, in 2003 to pursue his dream of becoming a winemaker.
Glenn’s winemaking experience is concentrated in Napa Valley and includes early assignments with Provenance Vineyards, where he learned from Napa legend Tom Rinaldi, and hands-on experience at Sedna Winery and Fleury Estate Winery. You could say he caught the bug. As the General Manager of The Bounty Hunter Wine Bar in downtown Napa, Glenn soon met Marco DiGiulio and began his career with Girard.
Glenn’s philosophy is simple: wine is to be shared with friends and family; it is a living and breathing expression that constantly evolves and instills memories.
Country born: United States
Education: My winemaking experience is concentrated in Napa Valley and includes early assignments with Provenance Vineyards, where I learned from Napa legend Tom Rinaldi, and hands-on experience at Sedna Winery and FleuryWinery. As the General Manager of The Bounty Hunter Wine Bar in downtown Napa, I soon met Marco DiGiulio and continued my dream at Girard.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy is simple: wine is to be shared with friends and family; it is a living and breathing expression that constantly evolves and instills memories. With this in mind, my focus is to find balance in wine with fruit, acid and tannin. I think of wine as part of the dining table and hope to always make wines that can be enjoyed with food.
Range
6511 Tri County Parkway
Schertz TX 78154
210-805-0333
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Range:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Veeder Winery | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Rosenquist Ranch | 23 (2019) |
| Ca' Momi | 2016 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 22 (2018) | |
| Girard Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Mountain Cuvee | 22 (2018) |
| Ideology Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 21 (2017) |
Winery Distribution
Girard Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Belgium (A-Wines )
- China (EVO Wine Group)
- Czech Republic (Californian Wines)
- Denmark (American Wine)
- Japan (Wine In Style)
- Mexico (ECM de Vinos)
- Philippines (The Wine Club)
- South Korea (Dongwon Wine Plus)
- Sweden (Terrific Wines AB)
- Taiwan (Tai Fung)
- Thailand (Bangkok Beer & Beverages )
- Vietnam (Casa Wine Trading)