V de V
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Whitehall Lane strives to produce the best possible Cabernet Sauvignon blends from the Napa Valley floor every year. It's rare to see a wine with all five Bordeaux varieties in their portfolio, which makes this even more special to anyone who tastes it. Blended from Whitehall Lane's estate vineyards in Rutherford and St. Helena, the V de V is a showstopper.
Winemaker, Whitehall Lane
Jason was hired in March 2016 and previously spent over 14 years making wine in Napa Valley, Russian River, Canada, New Zealand, Bordeaux and South Africa. He has worked with renowned winemakers Philippe Melka, David Ramey, and Ashley Heisey. He quickly moved through the ranks from cellar worker to cellar master, assistant winemaker to winemaker, most notably at Long Meadow Ranch Winery in St. Helena, Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville and most recently at Brassfield Estate Winery in the High Valley AVA of Lake County.
Country born: United State of America
Education: Graduate from the Lincoln University Viticulture and Enology program in New Zealand.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
In general, my philosophy is very traditional/old world and natural. Varietal typicity is incredibly important to me: Cabernet Sauvignon should taste like Cabernet; Pinot Noir should taste like Pinot Noir, etc.
More than anything, balance is the most paramount element for me in winemaking. Anyone can have aromas and flavors, but balancing out all of the other elements within a wine between the tannins, alcohol, and acidity (amongst others) is critical.
When I have the opportunity, I prefer to use native fermentations and my wines receive extended time on the lees to build mid-palate and weight naturally. I like French oak with a minimum of 3-years air dried cooperage for resolving and evolving any fine oak tannins in the wine. And at bottling, wines should be unfiltered to keep the integrity of the wine and its mouth feel together.
2302 165th Street
Spirit Lake IA 51360
712-336-3492
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Whitehall Lane Napa Green Winery | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | V de V | 28 |
Salvestrin Napa Green Winery | 2021 | Sangiovese | St. Helena | Vino di Famiglia | 27 |
Keenan Winery | 2020 | Red Table Wine | Spring Mountain District | The Raven | 26 |
Red Thread Wines and Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 26 | |
Corison Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Reserve | 24 |
Ancien | 2016 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Vingt Cinq Ans | 21 |
HALL | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Jim's Block | 17 |
THE GRADE Cellars | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | A PhenomeNon-Vintage | 16 |
Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Robert's Anniversary Blend | 15 |
Palmaz Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tortuga | 14 |
Renteria Wines | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Complement Cab Blend | 13 |
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