Since the famed release of its inaugural 1974 vintage, Conn Creek Winery has firmly established itself among Napa's heritage Cabernet wineries.
Winemaker Mike McGrath concentrates on two winemaking objectives-producing Cabernet Sauvignon from each of Napa's 14 sub-appellations yielding wines with a"taste of place," and creating Anthology, a Bordeaux-style wine, from the best appellation Cabernets showcasing a"taste of place" and the"blender's art."
Conn Creek's commitment to produce single bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon from all of the official sub-appellations within the valley is a unique opportunity for wine enthusiast to appreciate the differences found in Napa's premier vineyard sites. The wines are available exclusively at the winery and to wine club members.
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 2004 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon - Stags Leap
Retail Price: $45.00
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Characteristics
Plum and red berry fruit with integrated oak spice. Flavors of blackberries and vanilla. An elegantly styled wine with lingering fruit and integrated, soft tannins. Best served with duck breast or pork sirloin.
Vineyard Source
The vineyard is located on the Silverado Trail in the East foothills of the Southern part of the Stags Leap district. Soils are volcanic gravel-loam with hard clay bedrock underneath. Though moderately warm with afternoon marine winds acting as a natural "air conditioner," Stags Leap is often up to 10 degrees warmer than neighboring Yountville. Wines are typically distinguished by perfumed cherry aromas and red berry flavors, supported by soft tannins and a velvety texture.
Barrel Aging: 28 months in French Oak
Technical Data
Alcohol........................14.58%
pH.................................3.58
Total acidity...................0.61g/100ml
Blend.............................100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004 Volker Eisele Family Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — Chiles Valley
Retail Price: $45.00
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Characteristics
Aromas of cedar, sage and cocoa, with flavors of dark chocolate and vanilla. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a welcoming bright finish. This wine is ready to enjoy, yet also possesses great potential to evolve and develop over time.
Vineyard Source
Hughes Vineyard is located on the western rim of Bell Canyon in the Howell Mountain AVA. The soils are of volcanic origin, shallow and infertile, and irrigation is often essential. Small berries offer densely colored concentrated wines. Warm, dry days followed by cool nights due to the higher elevation help maintain the fruit’s natural acidity and character.
Barrel Aging: 28 months in French Oak
Technical Data
Alcohol.............14.1%
pH....................3.95
Total acidity......0.57 g/100ml
Blend...............100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Collins Vineyard
Retail Price: $45.00
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Characteristics
Densely concentrated aromas of plums, black cherries, oak bark and cinnamon toast are nicely displayed in an elegant oak framework. Supple, black fruit flavors crest to blackberries, then ebb to a rich lingering finish. Enjoyable now, will age best over the next 4 -6 years.
Vineyard Source
Bill and Kathleen Collins, the founders of Conn Creek Winery, farm this vineyard on the valley floor in the St. Helena AVA to the south of Calistoga. This block-selected Cabernet Sauvignon is emblematic of a microclimate that produces ripe and jam-flavored wines with distinctive fine tannins. Because of its valley location, locked between the hills, this AVA tends to be very warm with minimal fog intrusion. The soils are primarily sedimentary and gravelly clay loam with medium to low water retention.
Barrel Aging: 28 months in French Oak
Technical Data
Alcohol.............14.5%
pH....................3.92
Total acidity......0.62 g/100ml
Blend...............100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Newton Vineyard, Mt. Veeder Estate
Retail Price: $45.00
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Characteristics
French vanilla and white pepper spice dance around the mixed berry core of this wine. Cherry plum flavors are enriched with a wild sage spice element and finishes with a fudge flavored kiss.
Vineyard Source
Newton Vineyard Mt Veeder is located in the Mt.Veeder AVA. This small AVA is nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains overlooking the southern opening of the Napa Valley. The steep slopes and thin soils result in intense and chewy wines with magnificent spice and distinctive berry fruit flavors. At 1400 feet this block is found above the fog line. The vineyard sees warmer nights and cooler days than the valley floor.
Barrel Aging: 28 months in French Oak
Technical Data
Alcohol........................14.8%
pH.................................3.78
Total acidity...................0.58g/100ml
Blend.............................100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Case Production............200 cases
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Loyal Hughes Vineyard, Howell Mountain
Retail Price: $45.00
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Characteristics
Dark chocolate, mineral, dried spice and blackberry aromas are tinged with an earthy tree bark influence. Layers of berry fruit & plum jam are finely tuned to the richly integrated tannins. A slight drying on the finish leaves the lasting impression that this firmly structured, tightly wound behemoth will showcase Howell Mountain attributes to those with 3 to 5 years of patience.
Vineyard Source
Hozhoni Vineyard is located on the eastern side of the Silverado Trail in the Rutherford benchland. The soils are of volcanic origin. The word "Hozhoni" means "peaceful resting place" in the Navajo language. The vineyard is owned by John and Lois Mueller.
Barrel Aging: 28 months in French Oak
Technical Data
Alcohol.............14.75%
pH....................3.68
Total acidity......0.54 g/100ml
Blend...............100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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