Hewitt Vineyards
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 141
Vintage: 2016
Hewitt Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Originally planted in the 1880s, Hewitt Vineyard is a historic 60-acre site located in Rutherford
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 22 months in French oak barrels
- All fruit is hand-sorted before fermentation in a combination of stainless steel, concrete and oak
- This wine is a gentle giant, exhibiting tremendous concentration and power while remaining elegant
Description
On the celebrated Rutherford Bench of the Napa Valley, the historic Hewitt Vineyard has been producing highly sought-after wines since it was first planted in the late 19th century. At the outset of the 21st century, winemaker Tom Rinaldi began grooming the vineyard for the release of its first-ever single estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Tom’s protégé, winemaker Trevor Durling, chooses only the choicest fruit from the vineyard for this limited edition bottling. The Hewitt Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful and dense wine, with phenomenal texture and opulence on the palate. Drinking beautifully upon release, but its true complexity and elegance shines when aged 10 to 30 years.
Trevor Durling
Winemaker, Hewitt Vineyards
Beaulieu Vineyard winemaker Trevor Durling presides as only the fifth winemaker in the winery’s 117-year history. With a love of agriculture, science and cuisine, Trevor pursued his studies at the University of California Davis in the Viticulture and Enology program. As winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard, Trevor incorporates his passion for creating fine wines, while preserving the heritage and legacy of Beaulieu Vineyard.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Beverages & More
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Winery Distribution
Hewitt Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.