Napa Valley Estate Wines-Collection Flashcards
Napa Valley Estate Collection
Our Napa Valley Estate Collection features wines that are bright and smooth, with fruit-forward flavors. This collection of wines includes our flagship varietal, Sauvignon Blanc, as well as our Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Free Chardonnay, Rosé and Moscato.
2014 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Napa Valley Estate Oak Free Chardonnay
2014 Napa Valley Estate Rosé Wine
2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2013 Napa Valley Estate Moscato
2014 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc
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Grapefruit, green lime, caper, and citrus tones couple with a vibrant note of lychee. Flavors present incredible intensity of grapefruit, lime and lemon zest, all with a subtle thread of fennel. The 2014 vintage produced a powerful and intense Sauvignon Blanc.
Appellation Napa Valley/Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Residual Sugar 0.2%
Alcohol 13.5%
Harvest Dates August 18 – September 5, 2014
Bottling Date December 2014
2014 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Growing Season:
California experienced a drought due to lack of rain and poor snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 2014. February-first significant rainfall of 8 inches, helping to replenish our water reserves.
March- brought some rain as well, the entire growing season overall was dry.
May started warm, and the warming trend continued with a hot June.
The heat continued to early part of October.
Harvest Dates August 18 – September 5, 2014
2014 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc -Winemaking
At St. Supéry, we were fortunate that we grow all of our own grapes, so we could make the best decisions possible for our vineyards under these conditions. While the resulting yields were light, the quality of our fruit was terrific, and the resulting wines show tremendous promise.
2014 Estate SauvignonB Winemaking:
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Sauvignon Blanc harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors.
2014 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc-Food Pairing
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- Hummus, Kale and Ahi Bruschetta
- Crab Cakes with Blood Orange Sauce
- Tarragon Chicken Salad Sliders
- Grilled Shrimp, Grapefruit, Avocado and Watermelon Radish Salad
- Black Bean, Corn and Pumpkin Stew
2013 NAPA VALLEY ESTATE CHARDONNAY
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Tropical aromas of mango with cantaloupe, peach, pear and green apple are rich and expressive. Ripe mango and tropical fruit basket flavors continue, complemented by a thread of butterscotch, honeydew and lime zest. This Chardonnay is a crisp, elegant, bright white wine.
Appellation Napa Valley/Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
No Oak Maturation
Malolactic Fermentation 7%
T. Acidity 6.0 g/L Residual Sugar
2013 NAPA VALLEY ESTATE CHARDONNAYGrowing Season:
The winter presented little rainfall, but this improved
somewhat in February and March.
Spring was dry and warm, brought nice days to encourage vine growth.
The summer continued with excellent weather, warm but not extreme; a theme that continued through the beginning of harvest and beyond.
With one rain event in September settling the
dust, the harvest continued with excellent conditions and
phenomenal ripening. The 2013 growing season was an
excellent growing season altogether.
Harvest Dates September 4, 9 & 13, 2013
Bottling Date February 5-6, 2014
2013 Estate Oak Free Chardonnay
Napa Valley-Winemaking
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Chardonnay harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors.
Oak Free ChardonnayWinemaking:
Fruit received in the cellar,
Grapes pressed to tank and immediately chilled and settled prior to fermentation.
All fermentation completed-stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors.
7% of the blend put through secondary malolactic
fermentation to enhance the complexity. The wine was
kept on yeast lees for four months and stirred once a week to broaden the palate texture and cut down acidity.
2014 NAPA VALLEY ESTATE ROSÉ WINE
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Strawberry, raspberry and watermelon dominate the aromatics with a subtle hint of rose petal in the background. Raspberry, strawberry and cranberry laced with an underlying note of blueberry and pomegranate are at the core of this flavorful, youthful Rosé wine. Elegant Rosé–light, bursting vibrant young berry flavors.
Appellation Napa Valley/Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Rutherford Estate Vineyard Variety/Blend 50% Merlot 38% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Malbec 3% Petit Verdot 2% Cabernet Franc T. Acidity 5.9 g/L Residual sugar 0.3% Alcohol 13.5% Harvest dates September 8 - October 11, 2014 Bottling date December 12 & 16, 2014 Case Production 2,774 cases
2014 Growing Season Estate Rose
California experienced a drought due to lack of rain
and poor snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Our
vineyards experienced our first significant rainfall in February, which provided a welcome soak of 8 inches, helping to replenish our water reserves. While March brought some rain as well, the entire growing season overall was dry.
2014 Growing Season Estate Rose
May started warm, and the warming trend continued with a hot June.
The heat continued through the early part of October. At St. Supéry, we were fortunate that we grow all of our own grapes, so we could make the best decisions possible for our vineyards under these conditions. While the resulting yields were light, the quality of our fruit was terrific, and the resulting wines show tremendous promise.
2014 NAPA VALLEY ESTATE ROSÉ WINE- Winemaking
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the fruit was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors.
Rose Winemaking
Upon receiving the grapes in the cellar, the fruit was left on skins for a few hours to achieve the lovely pale pink color and elegant fruit flavors. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the lovely youthful aromas and flavors that we see in this Rosé.
2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackberry, ripe currant aromas combine black pepper, anise, toasted oak and smoky roasted mocha. Flavors of black plum and cassis complement flavors of roasted coffee bean and licorice. This is a structured Cabernet Sauvignon with fine texture, length, flavor and style.
Oak Maturation 100% French oak (34% new
French oak), 18 months in barrel
Appellation Napa Valley/Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Rutherford Estate Vineyard Variety/Blend* 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Petit Verdot 5% Cabernet Franc 3% Malbec 2% Merlot Oak Maturation 100% French oak (34% new French oak), 18 months in barrel T. Acidity 5.6 g/L Residual Sugar
2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Growing Season:
The season of 2012 commenced with a very dry and cold winter. The lack of water was concerning as this dry spell in Napa Valley persisted through the end of February, while the Sierras had minimal snowfall. March eased the burden with nine inches of rain, replenishing groundwater reserves.
A warm spring and a moderate to hot June, July and August followed. This provided excellent ripening weather through the summer, which was then followed by a warm September, allowing a good, even and progressive harvest. October kicked off with a hot start followed by even, warm conditions. All in all, 2012 provided an excellent growing season.
2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Winemaking
The fruit was harvested in the cool morning hours, brought to the cellar, in 2012 we introduced optical sorting in cellar, when we receive the fruit we sort it down to the berry for optimal flavor and structure in the wine, then fruit is crushed to tank where fermentation commenced after a brief period of resting on skins.
2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking:
Warm fermentation temperatures were encouraged to achieve the desired color and structure for the wine before an extended maceration time on skins prior to final pressing. The wine was transferred directly to barrel for 18 months of maturation.
2012 NAPA VALLEY ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON- Food Pairings
91+ points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is also outstanding. Rich and dense with lots of crème de cassis and a hint of forest floor presented in a full-bodied, deep, lusty, opulent style, it can be enjoyed over the next decade.” - Robert Parker, Oct. 2014
- Pappardelle Bolognese
- Mozzarella Burrata with Spiced Coppa Ham, Walnut Pesto, Butter Lettuce and Truffle Vinaigrette
- Macaroni & Cheese (And Bacon!)
- Goat Cheese & Red Onion Tart with Apple Smoked Bacon
