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2009 Corley "Yewell Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon

Price: $72.00
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Release October 1, 2012

Future buyers should anticipate release 4-6 weeks in advance (depending on the weather)
  • The Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard is of great depth, character, and intensity and gives to our wine deep black-fruit character and rich texture.
  • Vineyard:
    Yewell Vineyard - St. Helena, Napa Valley

    The Yewell Vineyard is a tiny property located on Ehlers Lane in the St. Helena sub-appellation of Napa Valley. The fruit from this vineyard has been coming to Monticello Vineyards since approximately 1982, just after the vineyard was first planted. The rocky well drained vineyard produces intense small berried clusters that produce similarly intense wines. The wine from this vineyard is both a component of the Monticello “Jefferson Cuvee” Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the Corley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

    About a decade ago, Nancy and Dave Yewell acquired this lovely St. Helena property. After farming it for a few years, an intensive replanting effort was initiated. Special planting materials, trellis design and systems were utilized to achieve the highest quality from this particular site. The Corley family has worked very closely and collaboratively with the Yewell family to create a stunning wine.

    St. Helena Sub-Appellation
    Climate: Warm, due to greater protection from western hills, with less fog or wind incursions. The narrowing of the valley floor provides more heat reflection off the hillsides. Mid-summer temperature peak is often in the mid- to high 90°F range (31 to 35°C).

    Soils: Principally gravelly silt loams, sedimentary in origin, and
    gravelly alluvial soils with rock.

    Principal Characteristics:
    ripe, violety aromas and rich, but supple flavors and firm tannins.