Tudal Winery
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 18 | Lot No. 212
Vintage: 2012
Tudal Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This blend was meticulously crafted by our winemaker to capture the dream of our founder, Arnold Tudal
- 33% from vines that Arnold hand-planted on our 10-acre estate in rocky, volcanic soil 40 years ago
- 33% 14-year-old Clone 337 vines, grown on our estate in loamy, river’s edge soil
- 33% grown by the Clift family on 14-year-old vines in the Oak Knoll District AVA
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
 |
Ronald Vuylsteke
Winemaker, Tudal Winery
The Tudal family continues to produce Arnold Tudal's signature cult classic, the Tudal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, but have since added a variety of wonderful blends which include our award winning Tractor Shed Red, and the 30th anniversary Legacy Lot 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Our expert winemaker Ron Vuylsteke grew up surrounded by berry bushes on his family farm in Hillsboro Oregon. In 1969, the family turned a bumper crop of blackberries into wine. Then rasberries, boysenberries, gooseberries followed.
In 1984 he moved to Calistoga to "broaden his horizons" and began working for several local wineries, and finally settled in with Tudal in 1997. Since then, he has been responsible for gold medals on every Cabernet we've crafted since the mid 90's.
Now nearing 18 years at the winery, his intimate understanding of the vines and the production of wine allow him to produce an entire suite of world class wines.
Country born: US
Education:
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Miramont Country Club
One Miramont Boulevard
Bryan TX 77802
979-774-7474
Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Chandon | 1997 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Vintage Brut | 19 |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Tortuga | 19 |
| Spoto Wines | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | East Meets West | 19 |
| Darioush | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 18 | |
| Tudal Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 |
2024 © Napa Valley Vintners All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement