West Bench
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Etude has crafted Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley’s storied western benchlands since the 1980’s, and this exclusive small bottling celebrates these unique gentle slopes with an expressive blend from three exceptional benchland vineyards – the Vine Hill Ranch in Oakville, Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford and Mill Creek Vineyard in St. Helena.
Winemaker, Etude
Winemaker Jon Priest embodies Etude's founding philosophy. This has allowed for the continual cultivation of the highest quality wines, reflective of the profound influences of the soil and the season, as well as the hand of its steward.
A California native, Jon established an early reputation for his estate red wines while working at Wild Horse Winery and Adelaida Cellars for more than a dozen years, and earned further critical acclaim as the Winemaker for TAZ Vineyards in the Central Coast. In spring 2005, Jon Priest moved north to the Napa Valley to join Etude as winemaker and to continue the tradition of crafting world-class wines.
Country born: United States
Education: Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and, that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in authentic varietal expression.
408 North Wells Street
Lower Level
Chicago IL 60654
312-543-4405
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PATEL - Napa Valley | 2010 | Malbec | Yountville | 16 | |
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