Vineyard 29 have classic winemaking techniques
2009 is a mile-stone year in Vineyard 29’s story. It was twenty years ago that the vines for our Vineyard 29 ’29 Estate’ Cabernet were planted under the watchful eye of and to the exacting standards of David Abreu and his vineyard management team. Ten years later, in 1999, Philippe Melka brought his unsurpassed talents to all the Vineyard 29 wines as our winemaker. The complementary skills of David and Philippe dove-tailed with Chuck’s dedication to utilizing state-of-the-art tools, information and methodology, to truly meld the science and art of winemaking. The resulting wines are a great balance of power and elegance to be enjoyed and savored for many years to come.
We look forward to sharing the next vintage chapter of Vineyard 29 with you this year and are delighted to present to you our collection of Fall 2009 wines. Our Fall 2009 release includes: our 2006 Vineyard 29 ‘29 Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon, our 2006 Vineyard 29 ‘29 Estate’ Blanc, our 2006 Clare Luce Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, our 2007 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon and our Aida Estate Late Harvest Zinfandel – 2009 bottling.
The 2006 Vineyard 29 ‘29 Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon displays all the classic components of cabernet from Vineyard 29. Elegance and lusciousness hint at strength, style and exotic sophistication. 430 cases.
Our 2007 ‘29 Estate’ Blanc conjures thoughts of the stunningly complex whites of Pessac Leognan. It’s 18 months in new French oak create a lushness and poise while the underlying acid structure and tropical fruit flavors provide a crisp fresh flavor profile. True to it’s Bordeaux Blanc style, our Blanc will be enhanced by cellaring for 10 or more years. 130 cases.
We are proud to present our second offering from the Clare Luce Abbey vineyard. The 2006 Clare Luce Abbey Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is open and approachable with aromas of brambly fruits and Indian spices. Enjoy this wonderful 100% cabernet now and for the next five to ten years. 300 cases.
fourth release
We are delighted to present our 2007 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon. Now in its fourth release, Cru is sourced from 9 amazing vineyards from both the hillsides and valley floor in Napa Valley. Our 2007 Cru is deeply concentrated and dense with flavors of red and black cherries that linger. A classically structured cabernet sauvignon, firm but round tannins and balanced acidity will allow our 2007 Cru to age gracefully for 7 to 10 years. 4800 cases.
The 2009 bottling of our Aida Estate Late Harvest Zinfandel is a sweet wine to be savored. Rich toffee and caramel open on the nose and melt into complex layers of mulled plums and figs with hints of blueberry. 50 cases.
Former and Actual Vineyard 29 Winemakers
Gary Galleron (1992—1994) vinified at Grace Family Vineyards
Heidi Barrett (1995—1998) vinified at Grace Family Vineyards
Philippe Melka (1999—2001) vinified at Miner Family Vineyards
Philippe Melka (2002—present) produced and bottled at Vineyard 29
