Crown Jewel
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District
Winemaker Sam Baxter has been crafting wines from the Wurtele Vineyard since 1999. He has identified a particular section of that vineyard that wraps around the top of a rocky, volcanic outcropping that produces an very distinct wine. The deep structure and exotic flavors in this wine show off the best of what the Spring Mountain District can offer while showcasing the distinct personality of this world class vineyard.
Winemaker, Terra Valentine
I was born and raised in St. Helena and grew up alongside my dad, who began making wine in Napa Valley in 1968. By the time I was in high school, I was working every afternoon in the wine business and began to develop my palate for blending wines. I blended my first solo wine my senior year of high school. After graduating from UC Davis and working a vintage in Australia, I had the opportunity to join a start-up on Spring Mountain and have been here ever since.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Fermentation Science 1998 UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I grew up drinking the wines of the 1970s and 1980s from the Napa Valley. The understated elegance of those wines, along with their staying power, was a profound influence. Though my style has a modern influence as well, I feel it is important for a wine to show a sense of place and for each component to balance out the other so that the experience is seamless.
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