Somerston Estate
Blend
2012 Red Wine
Napa Valley
2014 Offering
Auction 18 | Lot No. 34
Vintage: 2012
Somerston Estate
Blend
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Produced from two blocks, Mirage and Stortonoway, from our 1,628-acre estate
- 65% of the blend is aged new French oak with the balance aged in once-used French oak barrels
- Made with traditional winemaking techniques, aged for 28 months and bottled unfiltered
- The wine is rich and concentrated, produced from distinctive hillside mountain fruit
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Craig Becker
Winemaker, Somerston Estate
Craig Becker is a seasoned winemaker and has worked with a wide range of varieties planted at some of California's top hillside vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: Driven by his strong interest in plant and soil science Craig attended the University of California at Davis studying plant physiology, hydrologic science, enology, and viticulture.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
It is Craig's artisan approach to winemaking and his extensive knowledge in viticulture that enables him to create superb wines from a wide range of varieties and sites.
The Wine House
2311 Cotner Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90064
310-479-3731
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