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Taub Family Vineyards Napa Valley, United States TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS NAPA VALLEY, UNITED STATES Napa Valley Taub Family Vineyards was born out of a dream • St. Helena four generations in the making. Marty Taub played Taub Family Vineyards an instrumental role in the wine business from the early 1930s, and his son David built upon his dream. Marc D. Taub, the third generation, grew up with a deep appreciation for the art of winemaking and had a vision of one day making his own wines. This came to fruition in 2013, when Marc, who today works side by side with son Jake, acquired Napa Valley producer Heritance – which later evolved to Taub Family Vineyards. The winery TOM HINDE produces elegant, pure expressions of its respective AVAs and vineyard WINEMAKER microsites, focusing exclusively on mid-valley sites in Rutherford, “Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III” Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Oakville, Mount Veeder, and Howell Mountain with limited-release “Morisoli Borges Vineyard” single vineyard wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford “Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley • The name Heritance is derived from Heritance & Inheritance, with the Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford valley oak on the label representing the Taub family’s roots in California Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain and the diamond “seed” planted for future generations. Merlot, Oakville • With the 2015 Cabernets and 2017 Sauv Blanc, the Heritance evolved “Heritance” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley into Taub Family Vineyards symbolizing the strength of the family’s “Heritance” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley commitment, dedication and connection to Napa Valley. • The winery produces elegant, pure expressions of its respective mid- valley and mountain AVAs and vineyard microsites including those of the Beckstoffer & Morisoli families. • Taub Family Vineyards is a proud member of Napa Valley Vintners Association and the Rutherford Dust Society contributing to the development, promotion and sustainability of the region. TaubFamilySelections.com @TaubFamilySelections @TaubFamilySelections @TaubFamilySelections @TFSelections TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS “BECKSTOFFER VINEYARD GEORGES III” 92 “BECKSTOFFER MISSOURI HOPPER VINEYARD” POINTS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RUTHERFORD CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2015 Napa Valley (Rutherford), USA WINE ENTHUSIAST Napa Valley, USA 5/19 • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • The grapes are from a four acre block within 91 • Located north of the town of Yountville in the Oakville AVA, this the Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III; The soils POINTS vineyard was originally part of land owned by George C. Yount, are bale, clay loam with gravel. The vines are 2015 from whom the town of Yountville takes its name; It was then 25 years on average WINE SPECTATOR purchased by Charles Hopper and given to his daughter, Missouri, WEB 2019 • Each bottle is individually numbered in 1877; It has been owned by the Beckstoffer’s since 1996 • 24 months ageing, in 100% new French Oak • The wine is aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak • This vineyard and clonal selection imparts opulence, intensity, • A complex wine with aromas of graphite, garrigue, tobacco leaf structure, complexity; This is considered the king of Cabernets and cedar chest intermingling with flavors of red cherry, black currant and plum, crème de cassis, dark chocolate, licorice and dried herbs TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS 93 TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS 93 “MORISOLI BORGES VINEYARD” POINTS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RUTHERFORD POINTS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RUTHERFORD 2016 Napa Valley (Rutherford), USA 2016 Napa Valley (Rutherford), USA WINE ENTHUSIAST WINE & SPIRITS 8/20 • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 12/19 YEAR’S BEST • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • The grapes are grown on the benches and foothill CABS & BLENDS • The Morisoli-Borges vineyard is located with the Rutherford vineyards in Rutherford AVA. The deep and well- AVA, on the west side of Hwy 29, south of Niebaum lane on the drained soils are primarily gravel, sand, and loam. gravel-rich, volcanogenic alluvial soils of the Rutherford Bench; • The vines are clone 337, 6, 7, & 8 with rootstocks 5C and O39-16; Vines are clone 7, with rootstocks 5C and O39-16 20-25 years old on average • Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and hand-sorted • Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak • The wine is aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak • Polished and alluring palate full of plum, dark maraschino • A beautifully balanced wine with a polished mouthfeel, laser- cherry, roasted coffee bean, tobacco leaf, bergamot tea and focused intensity, firm tannin structure, and a lengthy finish subtle vanillin braced by a backbone of supple, dusty tannins • Rutherford soil-tinged minerality TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MOUNT VEEDER 93 HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON POINTS Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, USA 2016 Napa Valle (Howell Mountain), USA WINE ENTHUSIAST • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 8/20 • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon • From the Barchuk Vineyard, right next to • The high elevation vineyard yields perfumed aromatics of Mayacamus; Elevation is 2000’ which creates a struggle for violets, black cherries, crème de cassis, cedar, dried herbs, and the 25+ year old vines and results in fine tannins and pure, cigar box focused fruit • The voluptuous palate is structured with soft tannins and • Sedimentary, well drained soils with very low yields (2.5 tons freshness with blackberries, blueberries, licorice, and chocolate per acre); The vines are 25 years old on average, with clonal 5 mint, leading to a memorable finish • Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak • Displays cherry, cassis, plum, and blackberry compote complemented by flavors of vanilla, mocha, graham cracker, baking spice, and cedar; A smooth mouthfeel, boasting polished dusty tannins and long finish TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS - HERITANCE MERLOT, OAKVILLE 92 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY 91 POINTS POINTS Napa Valley (Oakville), USA 2014 Napa Valley, USA 2017 WINE & SPIRITS WINE SPECTATOR • 89% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot 6/20 • 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot 6/21 • The vineyard is planted on alluvial soils and fine- • The grapes are from mid-valley, core growing sites: grained sandy loam; This is a dry-farmed vineyard which means - Oakville: Bale clay loams. Clones 4,7,337,2; 92 crop is lower yielding, smaller clusters which results in more 18 year-old vines; Provides powerful tannins POINTS complexity and weight 2016 - St Helena: Pleasanton gravelly loams. Clone JAMES SUCKLING • The average age of 25-30 year-old vines, planted with clone 3. 7, 8, 337. 18 year-old vines average; Provides elegance 11/18 • Aged for 22 months in 75% new French oak - Rutherford: Bale clay loams. Clones 4, 7, 337, 2. Average 18 • Blueberry compote, plum and cherry mingle with well- year-old vines; Provides opulence integrated toasty oak, cedar and cigar box flavors - Howell Mtn: Pyroclastic, volcanic soils. 15 years old on average; • Soft yet vibrant feel is accentuated by good acidity, creating a Provides focused fruit from lower yields wine full of grace, with a long finish - Mt Veeder: Sedimentary soils, with 25 year-old vines; Provides refined tannins • Aged for 18 months in 100% French Oak (60% new) • Ripe dark fruit such as cherries and blackberries; Oak is well integrated with baking spice and subtle cedar notes TAUB FAMILY VINEYARDS - HERITANCE SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY 90 POINTS Napa Valley, USA 2018 WINE SPECTATOR • 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Semillon 10/19 • Comes from the Pestoni vineyard in Rutherford; Vines are an average of 20 years old, planted on alluvium-gravel, Rutherford bench soils • The vineyard is planted with Clone 317 (lean acidity clone for structure) with some Sauvignon Blanc Musque (an aromatic clone) • Tropical fruit driven and stainless steel fermented; The 8% Semillon is in neutral oak for four months which gives it complexity and richness • Tropical fruit, citrus, and pineapple with floral hints; The palate shows nuances of melon, pear and citrus with a firm acidity and a smooth lingering finish.
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