Emblem Wines
Oso Vineyard Barrel Selection
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 18 | Lot No. 207
Vintage: 2012
Emblem Wines
Oso Vineyard Barrel Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Emblem reflects the rich winemaking tradition of the Michael Mondavi family in the Napa Valley
- Fourth generation Rob, Jr. and Dina are crafting world-class wines and blazing a trail of their own
- This wine is harvested from the family's Oso vineyard, located between Sugarloaf and Howell Mountain
- For Premiere, we select only the barrel that we feel best captures the expression of Oso vineyard
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.78
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Rob Mondavi, Jr.
Winemaker, Emblem Wines
As a winemaker, I first consider myself as a wine drinker, asking what do I want to drink and what do my friends want to drink, and then I select the vineyards, fruit maturity and all winemaking decisions based on the desire to create mesmerizing wines for myself, friends and family.
Country born: United States
Education: A non-classic winemaking background at Santa Clara University, miscellaneous chemistry and winemaking courses, but best of all a lifetime of experience in the cellar and vineyards.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy encompasses the amazing roots my family has planted, yet roots are not enough. Finding new ways to create cutting-edge wines is key and it is important to go beyond the style of wines that my forefathers created. If not, I would be disappointed in myself for not stretching the limits, as I would not have embraced the heritage to excel that was provided by my family
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