2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
This unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is sourced from our S. R. Tonella Cellars estate vineyard located in the Rutherford nested appellation, which has been in proprietor Steve Tonella’s family since 1910. We carefully timed and harvested at night, hand-sorted the clusters, then destemmed and sorted the berries to ensure the true expression of this site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon. Steve Tonella, along with consulting winemaker Julie Schreiber, selected this single barrel from the vintage’s most elegant French oak barrel. This complex wine showcases the exceptional character of the Rutherford nested appellation, with notes of black fruit and savory spices on the nose; bright layers of fruit show complex and layered integration with the oak, giving way to flavors of cassis and raspberry with notes of chocolate and spice. The beautiful fruit is enhanced by the lush mouthfeel, fine velvety tannins and wonderfully long finish.
Winemaker, S. R. Tonella Cellars
Born and raised in France, his first experience with California wine industry happened in 1991, during an harvest internship while enrolled at the Ecole Superieure d'Agriculture de Purpan (in Toulouse) to get his Masters degree in agriculture. The experience abroad was so interesting that Frederic came back after graduating and started to compile a great experience in winemaking, with tenures at Newton, Far Niente, Duckhorn, Plumpjack and Cade, and most recently Martin Estate and Clark-Claudon. Frederic is convinced that winemaking starts in the vineyard. When grapes are brought to their best potential, then winemaking is just choosing the right path to express it. At S. R. Tonella Cellars, Frederic continues the tradition of site specific expression of Rutherford Appellation wine.
Country born: France
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
11514 Gallant Ridge Lane
Houston TX 77082
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 23 | |
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | JYGNTOR | 22 |
Nellcôte | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tumbling Dice | 22 |
Merryvale Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Schlatter Family Estate Vineyard | 21 |
Herb Lamb Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
Oakville East Exposure | 2014 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 20 |
Clos Pegase | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | The OG | 19 |
Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
Rocca Family Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Collinetta Vineyard, Block One Barrel Select | 19 |
Young Inglewood Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 | |
Crosby Roamann | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 18 |
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