Old Block
2019 Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
In 1973, cool and foggy weather - along with a few cows and sheep - dominated the southern part of Napa Valley, destined to become the Los Carneros nested appellation. Tony Truchard, along with a few other pioneers, saw potential in this relatively undiscovered and unplanted area. With a few Pinot Noir cuttings given to him by a neighbor, Francis Mahoney, and a passion for farming, Tony Truchard planted his first vines in 1974. Today, we are offering a taste made exclusively from those very vines which were planted over 45 years ago and are now producing low yields of very small and intense berries.
Winemaker, Truchard Vineyards
Sal was the enologist for Cuvaison Winery from 1995-1997, then worked as harvest winemaker in 1997 for Margaret River Vineyards in Australia. From 1998 onward, he has served as winemaker for Truchard Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Chemistry (Marquette University)
M.S. Analytical Chemistry (Northwestern University)
M.S. Viticulture & Enology (UC Davis)
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Hands-off. Do all of the hard work in the vineyard and the winemaking is easy. Let the vineyard express itself.
7345 West Sand Lake Road
Suite 319
Orlando FL 32819
407-342-0731
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Truchard Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2019 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Old Block | 24 |
Michael Mondavi Family Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 22 | |
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S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 | |
BRYTER Estates | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Inspired | 19 |
Oakville East Exposure | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 18 |
Louis M. Martini Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 254 Meritage Blend | 17 |
Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend I | 16 |
B Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 |
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