Hertelendy Vineyards
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Chef d'Oeuvre"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 135
Vintage: 2018
Hertelendy Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is blended solely by Ralph Hertelendy
- Volcanic terroir: Howell Mountain (Las Posadas Vineyard), Atlas Peak and other non-designated areas
- Comprised of all five classic red varieties
- 2018 was deemed the vintage of the century by Ralph, hence your Premiere Napa Valley wine is called “Masterpiece” in French
Description
"Chef-d'œu·vre" /ˌSHāˈdo͝ovrə/ a masterpiece.
2018 was a masterful vintage for us. Over the season, there were no heat waves, and as a result, we got exceptionally long hangtimes with our grapes, bringing out all the complex phenolics in our fruit. It was a slow and steady season and was equivalent to roasting that one and only perfect marshmallow. We thought that 2016 was epic … until the 2018 vintage happened. In 2018, the universe aligned and made this Napa Valley "chef d'oeuvre" a joy to create.
We hope you will have the opportunity to taste this very special wine.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Ralph Hertelendy
Winemaker, Hertelendy Vineyards
Ralph Hertelendy is a young entrepreneur who fell in love with wine at a very early age. When Ralph was 5 years old in France, he tasted one of the best French Grand Crus, and remembered liking it not just for the flavor, but also because it brought friends and family together. After getting his business degree from the University of San Francisco, Ralph became a sommelier and worked for several wineries in the Napa Valley in sales, and as a winemaker's assistant under Laura Barrett.
When he was 25, he made his first wine in his basement, and over the years he has refined his craft towards creating only top quality style wines. Being multilingual, he has lived and traveled in France, Italy, and Spain to go on wine explorations in specific regions to further hone his craft and broaden his horizons.
Country born: United States
Education: Level 1 Sommelier
Mentors: Laura Barrett, Phillip Corallo-Titus, Russell Bevan
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
• TOP 100 WINE DISCOVERIES 2020 — ROBERT PARKER
• 99 point rated wines (98 from Robert Parker and Jeb Dunnuck)
• Multiple Gold Medals at Texsom (judged by Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine)
• Double Gold & Best in Class at Sunset International Wine Competition,
• #43 in Top 100 International Wine Report 2018
"Put this bottle on the table next to most reds and it's like sending Shaquille O'Neal into a middle-school basketball game...an absolute blockbuster." — Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier
Winemaking Philosophy:
To create world-class wines, never compromise quality, and pursue excellence while maintaining the distinguished Hertelendy style with each vintage. Quality above all else.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Wine On The Way:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Luxe | 25 (2021) |
| Ovid. Napa Valley | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | MMXIX | 25 (2021) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 24 (2020) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Chef d'Oeuvre | 24 (2020) |
| Etude | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Arose | 23 (2019) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Gullwing Amalgam | 22 (2018) |
| Boich Family Cellar | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor’s Barrel | 22 (2018) |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Focus on the Sublime | 21 (2017) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Estate Block 3 | 21 (2017) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Two Decades | 21 (2017) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Paul Hobbs | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Nathan Coombs Estate, Block 5 | 20 (2016) |
| TOR Kenward Family Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | The Magic | 20 (2016) |
| Alpha Omega | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 19 (2015) |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Centuries | 19 (2015) |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Double Horseshoes | 18 (2014) |
| Stone The Crows | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Hertelendy 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.
Domestic:
- Arizona (A Bottle A Day, LLC)
- California (Serendipity Wines)
- Florida (Twenty-One Wine & Spirits (XXI))
- Georgia (Hemispheres)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers of HI)
- Indiana (Carroll Wines & Spirits)
- Iowa (University Distributors)
- Maryland (Well Crafted)
- Massachusetts (Horizon/Trellis)
- Michigan (The Wine Poor)
- Minnesota (Origin Wine & Spirits)
- Nevada (Summit Spirits & Wine)
- New Jersey (Lieber Fine Wine)
- New York (Lieber Fine Wine)
- North Carolina (Cellar Distributing)
- Oklahoma (Premium Brands)
- Tennessee (Best Brands Inc)
- Texas (Serendipity Wines)
- Virginia (Well Crafted)