2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Once again, winemaker Chris Phelps has collaborated with consulting winemaker Guillaume Thienpont from Vieux Château Certan in Pomerol, on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux region. Guillaume’s breadth of experience, from Châteaux Margaux (Médoc) to Domaine Jean Grivot (Vosne-Romanée), to Ornellaia and Le Macchiole (Tuscany) brought additional open-mindedness and perspective to Chris’ own background (Dominus, Caymus, Pétrus) to create this unique 10-case lot. The wine is 100% pure Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Clone 337 from the rocky, southeast slope of Blossom Creek Vineyard in Calistoga, 50% from the gravelly-clay loam of Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville. The bottom line: two accomplished winemakers, the two best Swanson Cabernet lots from a very solid Napa Valley red wine vintage, ONLY 10 cases produced.
Winemaker, Swanson Vineyards
Founding winemaker, Dominus Estate, 1984-1996; Caymus Vineyards, 1996-2003; and Swanson Vineyards, 2003-present
Country born: United States
Education: Louis M. Martini, 6-month internship, 1980
BS Enology/Fermentation Science, UC Davis, 1981
Advanced enology studies, University of Bordeaux, 1981-1982
Chateau des Laurets, Puisseguin-St. Emilion, internship 1982
Mentors: Michael Martini, Jean-Claude Berrouet, Christian Moueix, Chuck Wagner
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My approach is minimalist, with the appropriate use of technology, a reliance upon intution, a respect of terroir, and a team approach with excellent communication between cellar and vineyard
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Swanson Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
Cornerstone Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Davis Block | 15 |
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