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The August 2024 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $425
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"Sourced from vineyards in Oakville and Rutherford, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon features notes of red currants, warm blackberries and kirsch with hints of dried herbs, truffles and black olives. Medium-bodied, crunchy and refreshing with a lively line and pleasant chewiness to the texture, it finishes on an invigorating red-fruit note. A well-priced Napa Cab with bags of energy and expressionâI love it. Just when you thought Napa's viticultural real estate had priced it out of the possibility for new projects, young-blood and affordable wines, along comes 'Trois Noix.' In fact, the mastermind behind this clever, relatively new label is not so new to Napa. Jaime Araujo is the daughter of Bart and Daphne Araujo, formerly of Araujo Estate (now Latour-owned Eisele Vineyard). So, she knows her way around the Valley and, clearly, how to get her hands on good fruit at reasonable prices. AND she is able to make good use of the impressive new, state-of-the-art custom crush facilities that Bart and Daphne Araujo have established at Wheeler Farm. The result is this initial trio of well-priced Napa Valley wines that seriously put the fun back into Napa Valley. The signature here is bright, fresh, energetic flavors that are true to the varieties and Napa. The only down-side is that production is still quite small, so stock up while you can!"
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"Sourced from vineyards in Oakville and Rutherford, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon features notes of red currants, warm blackberries and kirsch with hints of dried herbs, truffles and black olives. Medium-bodied, crunchy and refreshing with a lively line and pleasant chewiness to the texture, it finishes on an invigorating red-fruit note. A well-priced Napa Cab with bags of energy and expressionâI love it. Just when you thought Napa's viticultural real estate had priced it out of the possibility for new projects, young-blood and affordable wines, along comes 'Trois Noix.' In fact, the mastermind behind this clever, relatively new label is not so new to Napa. Jaime Araujo is the daughter of Bart and Daphne Araujo, formerly of Araujo Estate (now Latour-owned Eisele Vineyard). So, she knows her way around the Valley and, clearly, how to get her hands on good fruit at reasonable prices. AND she is able to make good use of the impressive new, state-of-the-art custom crush facilities that Bart and Daphne Araujo have established at Wheeler Farm. The result is this initial trio of well-priced Napa Valley wines that seriously put the fun back into Napa Valley. The signature here is bright, fresh, energetic flavors that are true to the varieties and Napa. The only down-side is that production is still quite small, so stock up while you can!"
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
California's most prestigious wine region, celebrated worldwide for opulent, structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Diverse soils and mountain-to-valley-floor sites yield wines of remarkable ripeness, power and longevity.
California's flagship appellation for opulent, structured Cabernet Sauvignon of ripe fruit, plush tannins and cellar-worthy depth.
2017 in Napa Valley saw a wet winter, a scorching Labor Day heat spike and October wildfires; Cabernet picked before the fires is ripe and generous, but quality is variable across this challenging vintage.
The world's most planted premium red grape, yielding deeply colored, tannic and structured wines with cassis, cedar and graphite notes. Firm tannins and acidity make it exceptionally age-worthy, whether as a varietal or the backbone of a Bordeaux blend.