The Tower
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
bone dry | very sweet | |
light body | very full bodied | |
soft, gentle | very crisp | |
no tannins | heavy tannins | |
Winemaker, Taylor Family Vineyards
Gustavo coaxes, rather than manipulates the wine, because “When you taste the wine, I want you to be able to envision the vineyard,” he explains. Gustavo has made our estate Cabernet Sauvignons since the inaugural vintage in 2002 and now also makes our Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc Finale Doux and Chardonnay.
Gustavo was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and emigrated to California in 1955 with his father, who worked the vineyards in Oakville. As a youngster, Gustavo encountered wine luminaries such as André Tchelistcheff and Tom Selfridge, and experimented with making wine. He graduated from UC Davis with a degree in fermentation science and began working with Mike Grgich at Chateau Montelena in 1976. Gus then joined Mike when he launched Grgich Hills. He spent 22 years there, leaving to become general manager and winemaker at Peju Province. He then founded his own label, Gustavo Thrace, in 1996.
We had known Gus for years prior to starting the winery. He and Phil had coached together when our sons played Little League, and Sandy knew his sisters from school. After tasting his wines, we knew he was a perfect match for what we wanted our wines to be. And he has been making Taylor Family Vineyards wines a true reflection of our family ever since.
Country born: Mexico
Education: Extraordinary winemaking and vineyard experience at some of Napa's most celebrated wineries.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Coax rather than manipulate.
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Monterey Park CA 91754
323-940-8000
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Clos Du Val | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 18 | |
Taylor Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | The Tower | 18 |
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