Girard Winery
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 84
Vintage: 2017
Girard Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aging in 100% French oak
- Grapes grown on Atlas Peak, Spring Mountain District, Mount Veeder and Diamond Mountain District
- Excellent representation of climate and soil diversity of the mountain regions of the Napa Valley
Description
This one-of-a-kind 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent representation of climate and soil diversity of the mountain regions located in Napa Valley. These grapes are grown in various mountain nested appellations: Atlas Peak, Spring Mountain District, Mount Veeder and Diamond Mountain District.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
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.
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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)