Fairchild Napa Valley
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Stones No. 2"
St. Helena AVA
Auction 19 | Lot No. 128
Vintage: 2013
Fairchild Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Stones is a limited production portfolio of site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon wines
- Sourced from rarely experienced, distinctive Napa Valley vineyards
- Our winemaker has crafted this second PNV release from the Pritchard Hill Houyi and Perrarus Vineyards
- Stones No. 2 single-barrel selection is a singular expression of vineyard terroir
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Fairchild Napa Valley
Philippe began at Chateau Haut Brion where his passion for cabernet-based blends and sauvignon blanc began. Additionally, he has worked at the renowned Dominus Estate and Chateau Petrus.
Country born: France
Education: Geology degree from the University of Bordeaux. Masters program in Agronomy and Enology.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Named as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world by Robert Parker.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Philippe believes that a grape must tell the story of its native soil. His pursuit of excellence in our wines is equaled only by his dedication to precision in winemaking. A proponent of vineyard-based wines and a native of Bordeaux, France he has devoted the past 15 years to winemaking in the Napa Valley. Its diversity of terroir and potential for extraordinary wines has been the foundation of a prolific winemaking career.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Wine Library:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURE Family Wines | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Fairchild Napa Valley | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Stones No. 2 | 19 (2015) |
| Hartwell Estate Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Distinction | 19 (2015) |
| Notre Vin | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Twin Brothers | 19 (2015) |
| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 5x5 | 19 (2015) |
| Signorello Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Athena | 19 (2015) |
| Somerston Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Celestial | Block 96 | 19 (2015) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Taplin Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ethel Lewelling Taplin Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | "10" | 19 (2015) |
| Wallis Family Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Seraphim | 19 (2015) |
| Bevan Cellars & Chateau Boswell Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Rock On | 18 (2014) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Suscol Springs Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Ideology Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 18 (2014) | |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard, Monastery Block | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Fairchild Napa Valley is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Action Wine + Spirits)
- California (Wine Gems )
- Florida (Breakthru Bev.)
- Georgia (Hemispheres Wine)
- Tennessee (Empire Distributors of Tennessee, Inc.)
- Texas (Local Source Beverage)