20th Anniversary Blend
2012 Red Wine
St. Helena
We are thrilled to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our inaugural vintage! Three generations of the Salvestrin family have been growing grapes at our family estate in St. Helena since 1932. It was not until 1994 that we took a leap of faith with our first commercial vintage, producing 157 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon. To create a true expression of the fruit that we grow and to share that with others has been unbelievably gratifying. Our 20th Anniversary Blend is a beautiful representation of the classic Red Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit forward, with hints of spice and a velvety mouthfeel, this wine has the potential to age for 15 to 20 years.
Winemaker, Salvestrin
A third-generation grapegrower, Rich learned the art of farming on the family ranch from his father and grandfather. He completed his degree in viticulture from Fresno State University in 1987 and has diverse experience in the wine industry over a 35 year career. While in college he interned at Louis Martini Winery and then held positions at Mumm Napa Valley, S. Anderson Winery and was vineyard Supervisor at Jaeger Vineyards for eight years. Rich finished his outside employment career as VP/COO of California Grapevine Nursery, a position he held for nine years until 2006.
During that time he continued to help farm the family vineyards and expanded the family's grape growing business to include winemaking. Rich and his wife Shannon established Salvestrin Wine Co in 1994 and constructed the family estate winery in 2001.
Since 2006 Rich has been focused on the family vineyard and winery's growth and success.
Country born: United States
Education: Fresno State University - 1987 (Major - Viticulture)
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Napa County Farm Bureau Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year - 2014
Winemaking Philosophy:
Rich believes in making wines that are true to their origin and reflect the passion, effort and lifestyle he grew up with on the family ranch. "Wines that are enjoyable expressions of what we do on a daily basis". It's all about balance: balance in our lives, in the land and in our wines. He strives to make wines that can be enjoyed on their own and pair well with food.
4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
661-633-9463
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