Il Babbo
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Winemaker, Pavi Wines
Rob began his winemaking career briefly at Sebastiani and then at Napa Wine Company, as an assistant winemaker. He quickly climbed the ranks to become their CEO while continuing to be their winemaker and grow his own brand, called PAVI. He is currently the winemaker for Ghostblock and Mirror as well.
Country born: Canada
Education: Graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a degree in Viticulture and Enology.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Allow the fruit to ripen and not be overpowered by other flavors.
408 North Wells Street
Lower Level
Chicago IL 60654
312-543-4405
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ancien | 2020 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Toyon Center Block | 25 |
Ghost Block Estate Wines | 2019 | Red Wine | Yountville | Maratona | 25 |
Hesperian Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 20 | |
Madonna Estate | 2015 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 20 | |
Madrigal Family Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
Stags' Leap Winery | 2014 | Red Wine | Stags Leap District | 20 | |
Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Block 91D Estate Vineyard | 19 |
Etude | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | West Bench | 19 |
PEJU | 2013 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | BIG Red Blend | 19 |
Mount Veeder Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Fogline | 18 |
Pavi Wines | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Il Babbo | 18 |
Buehler Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Kindly Well | 17 |
Domaine Chandon | 2000 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Late-Disgorged | 17 |
John Anthony Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 17 | |
PATEL - Napa Valley | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Tourmaline Vineyard | 17 |
Rocca Family Vineyards | 2011 | Syrah | Yountville | Grigsby Vineyard | 17 |
Ancien Wines | 2011 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Selection Massale | 16 |
Mi Sueño Winery | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Seleccion Herrera | 16 |
PATEL - Napa Valley | 2010 | Malbec | Yountville | 16 | |
Domaine Chandon | 2008 | Pinot Meunier | Los Carneros | Barrel Select | 14 |
Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Vertical Gobelet Vines | 14 |
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