Gargiulo Vineyards
G Major Augmented
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
Auction 24 | Lot No. 101
Vintage: 2018
Gargiulo Vineyards
G Major Augmented
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aged in Fleur de Quintessence barrels, our most unique and select cooperage
- Blended from many small lots, which went through barrel and concrete fermentation
- Produced from our red, rocky volcanic OVX Vineyard in the Oakville nested appellation
Description
Gargiulo Vineyards is a family-owned winery committed to handcrafting exceptional wines from two Oakville estate vineyards. The Gargiulo family believes in embracing vintage, vineyard and varietal distinction in order to grow world class wines.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Kristof Anderson
Winemaker, Gargiulo Vineyards
Kristof Nils Anderson has been making wine in the Napa Valley since 1992. Former winemaker at Lewis Cellars and in years prior, the protégé of consultant Nils Venge, (Saddleback/Venge/Del Dotto/PlumpJack/Carter Cellars) his time has been well spent honing the skills required of an accomplished craftsman. Additional experience from working at ETS Wine Labs in St. Helena combined with cellar time at Pine Ridge and Grgich Hills provide a well rounded and balanced background.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Davis Extension
Wheaton College
Napa Valley College
memerships:
ASEV
Napa Valley Wine Technical Group
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Our style of wine is intended to be very site-specific in flavors and aromatics. My philosophy of winemaking is to simply assist and enhance the flavors of the fruit from the vineyard. At the winery my goal is to try and capture that essence into each bottle of our wine. Our vineyard driven wines are intended to be the perfect accompaniments to food and cuisine, so I prefer to not be too heavy handed in my winemaking techniques.
Liquor Barn
101 South Fifth Street
Suite 3800
Louisville KY 40202
502-589-8181
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