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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents the fourth vintage of the J. Davies Estate Jamie, the finest Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from its historic Diamond Mountain vineyard property. Bearing her signature, this wine is named in honor of Schramsbergs matriarch, the late Jamie Davies. Along with her husband Jack, she revived the Schramsberg property in 1965 with a inspired vision of crafting world-class American sparkling wines. Five decades later, son Hugh, his wife Monique and a second generation of the Davies has taken on the challenge of producing extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon from vines grown on the familys hillside property. They are proud to release the J. Davies Estate Jamie Cabernet Sauvignon, representing the pinnacle of an endeavor that spans over 54 years.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet in elevation. The first two are the original Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established by Jacob Schram in 1862. The third section is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Supported by diverse volcanic soils, flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The four years between 2011 and 2015 were the driest period in California since record keeping began in 1895. This resulted in small clusters of grapes with highly concentrated flavors, with the 2015 vintage being remembered for high quality and low yields. The growing season started with unseasonably warm temperatures resulting in an early bud break and bloom. Cooler temperatures in May led to below average fruit set.
2015 J. Davies "Jamie" Cabernet (1x 750 mL)
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet in elevation. The first two are the original Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established by Jacob Schram in 1862. The third section is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Supported by diverse volcanic soils, flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The four years between 2011 and 2015 were the driest period in California since record keeping began in 1895. This resulted in small clusters of grapes with highly concentrated flavors, with the 2015 vintage being remembered for high quality and low yields. The growing season started with unseasonably warm temperatures resulting in an early bud break and bloom. Cooler temperatures in May led to below average fruit set.
Tasting notes
This wine holds perfumed aromas of blueberry, raspberry and plum combined with dark chocolate and espresso. Dense concentrated fruit flavors of dark plum and blackberry mingle effortlessly with layered cardamom and anise through a juicy mid-palate supported by long integrated tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Vineyards
- J. Davies Estate
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 30 Months (87% new)
- Coopers
- Taransaud, Darnajou, Orion
- Alcohol
- 14.9%
- TA
- 0.62 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.75
- Harvest Dates
- September 11 - 30, 2015
- Bottling Date
- January 25, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 150 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its sixteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. The estate vineyards were replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was first released in 2004 (2001 vintage).
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml)
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
This Cabernet opens with rich aromas of red raspberry and red plum, accentuated by undertones of cocoa powder and cola spice. Supple tannins anchor the wines well-structured palate, where a concentrated entry of baked strawberry and blackberry leads to a juicy acidity and lengthy finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Estate
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (62% new)
- Coopers
- Boutes, Damy, Atelier,Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.66 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.82
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 22, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2018
- Cases Produced
- 1,200 (9-Liter)
- Available Formats
- 750 mL, 1.5 L, 3 L
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its fourteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. Replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of the next generation of the Davies family; it is the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and a passion to create a delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The Vineyards
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
2014 J. Davies Estate Cabernet- LIBRARY (1 x 750 ml)
The Vineyards
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
Tasting notes
The 2014 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon leads with rich aromas of dark red cherry, black plum, tobacco leaf, and white pepper. The palate is densely layered with fruitful flavors of cassis and blueberry, and supported by delicious undertones of cinnamon, clove, and coriander. The polished fine-grain tannins carry the flavors to a long finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Vineyards
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 24 Months (78% new)
- Coopers
- Vicard, Taransaud, Marques, St. Martin, Boutes
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- TA
- 0.56 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.83
- Harvest Dates
- September 10 - October 17, 2014
- Bottling Date
- August 11, 2016
- Release Date
- September 1, 2017
- Cases Produced
- 2,825 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its first vintage bottling of the Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coombsville District. Building upon its experience with its home property on Diamond Mountain in the valleys western Mayacamas Range, second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies, Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson and Consultant Celia Welch have developed an excellent collaboration over the past decade in crafting Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, and they are very proud to present this unique vineyard-designate bottling from the 2016 vintage.
Coombsville is a quiet area, in the southeastern corner of the Napa Valley, tucked up against the foothills of the Vaca Maountain Range, just outside of the Napa city limits. Coombsville wines can be recognized by their structured tannins, which provide excellent power and mouthfeel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. The vineyard soil is rocky loam, providing good drainage and low nutrient concentration. Under these external stresses the vines work hard to produce a limited amount of the best quality fruit.
Coombsvilles temperatures are moderated by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Temperate daily highs and minimal heat spikes limit dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids even ripening patterns. The vines bud early, and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a long, slow ripening period which promotes intensified flavors and layering in the finished wine.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 mL)
Coombsville is a quiet area, in the southeastern corner of the Napa Valley, tucked up against the foothills of the Vaca Maountain Range, just outside of the Napa city limits. Coombsville wines can be recognized by their structured tannins, which provide excellent power and mouthfeel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. The vineyard soil is rocky loam, providing good drainage and low nutrient concentration. Under these external stresses the vines work hard to produce a limited amount of the best quality fruit.
Coombsvilles temperatures are moderated by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. Temperate daily highs and minimal heat spikes limit dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids even ripening patterns. The vines bud early, and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a long, slow ripening period which promotes intensified flavors and layering in the finished wine.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with rich aromas of black plum and brambly berry accentuated by undertones of black pepper, sage and vanilla. The palate has a well-structured, full and lush entry of black raspberry with notes of dark chocolate and coffee leading to a smooth finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation
- Coombsville, Napa Valley
- Vineyards
- Simpkins Vineyard
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (55% new)
- Coopers
- Atelier, Orion,Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.58 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.83
- Harvest Dates
- October 4 - 13, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 31, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 150 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its fifth vintage bottling of the Winfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Calistoga District. Building upon its experience with its home property on Diamond Mountain in the valleys western Mayacamas Range, the Davies team commenced working with this gorgeous sight below the Palisades of the valleys eastern Vaca Range in 2012. Second-generation Vintner Hugh Davies, Director of Winemaking Sean Thompson and Consultant Celia Welch have developed an excellent collaboration over the past decade in crafting Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, and they are very proud to present this unique vineyard-designate bottling from the 2016 vintage.
Winfield Vineyard is located in the Calistoga AVA, in the northern part of the Napa Valley. It is situated in the rising foothills of Mount Saint Helena, at an elevation of 425 to 590 feet, on a sloping bench above the valley floor. Slightly higher daytime temperatures at this altitude, compared to nearby vineyards at lower elevations, are ideal for the ripening of the fruit. Evenings receive a gradual cooling, as the maritime air is pulled into the area from the Pacific Ocean, allowing the grapes to maintain structural balance during the growing season. With natural occurring groundwater within the alluvial sedimentary fans of volcanic soil, this unique combination of geology and climate creates an extraordinary place for growing delicious Cabernet Sauvignon with a round, dark richness on the palate.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present
2016 Winfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml)
Winfield Vineyard is located in the Calistoga AVA, in the northern part of the Napa Valley. It is situated in the rising foothills of Mount Saint Helena, at an elevation of 425 to 590 feet, on a sloping bench above the valley floor. Slightly higher daytime temperatures at this altitude, compared to nearby vineyards at lower elevations, are ideal for the ripening of the fruit. Evenings receive a gradual cooling, as the maritime air is pulled into the area from the Pacific Ocean, allowing the grapes to maintain structural balance during the growing season. With natural occurring groundwater within the alluvial sedimentary fans of volcanic soil, this unique combination of geology and climate creates an extraordinary place for growing delicious Cabernet Sauvignon with a round, dark richness on the palate.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather conditions throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July/August, followed by a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present
Tasting notes
This Cabernet presents a varied nose of black cherry, plum, anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The palate has a plush entry and juicy center, featuring flavors of black raspberry with milk chocolate. Polished tannins provide a refined mouthfeel and support sustained flavors on the finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation
- Calistoga, Napa Valley
- Vineyards
- Winfield Vineyard
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (92% new)
- Coopers
- Saint Martin, Taransaud, Damy
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- TA
- 0.56 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.85
- Harvest Dates
- October 1 - 8, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 31, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 325 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, is proud to present the 2016 J. Davies Estate Malbec. This is the second time the Davies Vineyards winemaking team has created a bottling that is solely focused on the Malbec varietal grown on our Diamond Mountain property. The J. Davies Estate takes its name from Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property over 50 years ago.
The Malbec grape was first planted on the historic Schramsberg Diamond Mountain property in 1998. Since that time, a total of five small blocks, totaling a mere 2.7 acres of planted vines, have been designated to the Malbec grape. Initially unsure of how Malbec would fit into the still wine program, it quickly become a winemaker favorite and has been used as a blending component in every vintage crafted of the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The five Malbec blocks are spread across the propertys 41 acres of planted vineyards, ranging from 500 ft. up to 1,000 ft. in elevation, and featuring an array of volcanic soils. The vines on the property produce low-yielding grape clusters, with juice that has delicious balance and intense rich flavors. This breadth of varying soils, elevation, sun exposure and concentrated flavors provides the winemaking team the ability to produces a deep range of barrel lots from which all of the J. Davies Estate wines are crafted.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 J. Davies Malbec (1 x 750 mL)
The Malbec grape was first planted on the historic Schramsberg Diamond Mountain property in 1998. Since that time, a total of five small blocks, totaling a mere 2.7 acres of planted vines, have been designated to the Malbec grape. Initially unsure of how Malbec would fit into the still wine program, it quickly become a winemaker favorite and has been used as a blending component in every vintage crafted of the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The five Malbec blocks are spread across the propertys 41 acres of planted vineyards, ranging from 500 ft. up to 1,000 ft. in elevation, and featuring an array of volcanic soils. The vines on the property produce low-yielding grape clusters, with juice that has delicious balance and intense rich flavors. This breadth of varying soils, elevation, sun exposure and concentrated flavors provides the winemaking team the ability to produces a deep range of barrel lots from which all of the J. Davies Estate wines are crafted.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
Aromas of red plum, cinnamon and milk chocolate are accentuated by blueberry and violet. The juicy entry of black plum, black raspberry and baking spice is infused with hints of black pepper and mocha, and is sustained by resolved tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 100% Malbec
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (68% new)
- Coopers
- Taransaud, Atelier, Marques
- Alcohol
- 14.8%
- TA
- 0.64 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.85
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 12, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 400 (9-Liter)
2016 Malbec
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its tenth vintage of J. Davies jd Diamond Mountain District Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its companion J. Davies Estate bottlings, this red wine is crafted solely from the densely flavored, richly structured fruit grown on the familys hillside property. Following the blending of J. Davies, winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies carefully select from the remaining outstanding barrels of wine to craft this offering. Vibrant and approachable as a young wine, the medium-bodied jd is released after two years of aging. Bearing the initials of Jack Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the historic Schramsberg winery property in 1965, it is the product of an intimate knowledge of this place, and a passion to create delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 J. Davies "jd" Cabernet Sauvignon. (1 x 750 ml)
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
Aromas of blueberry, red plum and black cherry are accentuated by clove, vanilla and dark chocolate. The palates bright entry of ripe red berry and cranberry is infused with a hint of white pepper and blackberry, sustained with a finish of firm balanced tannins.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch & Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Harvest Dates
- September 27 - October 22, 2016
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 20 Months (42% new)
- Coopers
- Atelier, Marques, Boutes, Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
- TA
- 0.60 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.88
- Bottling Date
- April 12, 2018
- Release Date
- March 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 650 (9-Liter)
2016 "jd"
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its ninth vintage of J. Davies "jd" Diamond Mountain District Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Like its companion J. Davies Estate bottlings, this red wine is crafted solely from the densely-flavored, richly-structured fruit grown on the family’s hillside property. Following the blending of J. Davies, winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies carefully select from the remaining outstanding barrels of wine to craft this offering. Vibrant and approachable as a young wine, the medium-bodied "jd" is released after two years of aging. Bearing the initials of Jack Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the historic Schramsberg winery property in 1965, it is the product of an intimate knowledge of this place, and a passion to create delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Vineyards
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
2014 J. Davies "jd" Cabernet - LIBRARY (1 x 750ml)
The Vineyards
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram, and the McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by compact coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
Tasting notes
Aromas of vanilla, blueberry, and mulberry are accentuated by licorice and dark chocolate. The bright entry of raspberry and clove are infused with a hint of mint and fresh plum, which are sustained by the extended youthful finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 24 Months (79% new)
- Coopers
- Marques, Boutes, Taransaud, Darnajou
- Alcohol
- 14.6%
- TA
- 0.55 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.80
- Harvest Dates
- September 10 - October 14, 2014
- Bottling Date
- August 13, 2016
- Release Date
- April 1, 2017
- Cases Produced
- 1000 (9-Liter)
2014 "jd"
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, presents its third vintage of Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Expanding from the knowledge gained through the production of the J. Davies Estate wines on Diamond Mountain, this bottling offers a broader exploration of the Napa Valley. A diverse blend of vineyards, ranging from valley floor to both the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges, provided the winemaking team a great range of delicious fruit with which to craft this 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Vineyards
Five vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have come together to construct this wine. Two vineyards from the lush, alluvial soils on the valley floor in Yountville and Rutherford, contribute a core of deep flavors and firm tannins. Moving just off the valley floor, at the foot of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, is a site that springs from white soils, yielding softer and brighter fruitful nuances. Finally, two rugged mountain hillside sites, where the soils are volcanic, are brought in. These sites, from Diamond Mountain on the west side of the valley and Howell Mountain from the east, cultivate low-yielding vines that produce ripe red fruit for balance and structure.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 Davies Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1 X 750 ML)
The Vineyards
Five vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have come together to construct this wine. Two vineyards from the lush, alluvial soils on the valley floor in Yountville and Rutherford, contribute a core of deep flavors and firm tannins. Moving just off the valley floor, at the foot of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, is a site that springs from white soils, yielding softer and brighter fruitful nuances. Finally, two rugged mountain hillside sites, where the soils are volcanic, are brought in. These sites, from Diamond Mountain on the west side of the valley and Howell Mountain from the east, cultivate low-yielding vines that produce ripe red fruit for balance and structure.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
The 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet opens with rich aromas of spiced cherry, red plum and cranberry, accentuated by undertones of red licorice, vanilla and cinnamon. Well-integrated tannins anchor the wines palate where the fruitful entry of blackberry, pomegranate and red currant leads to an equally smooth finish of fig, Indian spice and nutmeg.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies and Celia Welch
- Varietal Composition
- 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (52% new)
- Coopers
- Vicard, Taransaud, Darnajou
- Alcohol
- 14.6%
- TA
- 0.61 g/100 mL
- pH
- 3.78
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 22, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 31, 2018
- Release Date
- February 1, 2019
- Cases Produced
- 575 (9-Liter)
2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, presents its third vintage of Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Expanding from the knowledge gained through the production of the J. Davies Estate wines on Diamond Mountain, this bottling offers a broader exploration of the Napa Valley. A diverse blend of vineyards, ranging from valley floor to both the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges, provided the winemaking team a great range of delicious fruit with which to craft this 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Vineyards
Five vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have been artfully blended to construct an assembly of layered qualities in this wine. Two vineyards from the lush, alluvial soils on the valley floor in Yountville and Rutherford, contribute a core of deep flavors and firm tannins. Next, moving just off the valley floor, at the foot of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, is a site with delicious fruit that springs from white soils, yielding softer and brighter fruitful nuances. Finally, two rugged mountain hillside sites, where the soils are volcanic and sedimentary, are brought in. These sites, from Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain, cultivate low-yielding vines that produce ripe red fruit for balance and structure.
2014 Davies Napa Valley Cabernet Sauv. - Library (1 x 750 ml)
The Vineyards
Five vineyards sites from across Napa Valley have been artfully blended to construct an assembly of layered qualities in this wine. Two vineyards from the lush, alluvial soils on the valley floor in Yountville and Rutherford, contribute a core of deep flavors and firm tannins. Next, moving just off the valley floor, at the foot of Mount St. Helena in Calistoga, is a site with delicious fruit that springs from white soils, yielding softer and brighter fruitful nuances. Finally, two rugged mountain hillside sites, where the soils are volcanic and sedimentary, are brought in. These sites, from Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain, cultivate low-yielding vines that produce ripe red fruit for balance and structure.
Tasting notes
The 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet opens with vibrant aromas of mixed berry and is accentuated by clove and Mexican chocolate. The bright entry of raspberry and cherry crisp flavors on the palate emphasizes the aromas and are supported by a youthful finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies and Celia Welch
- Varietal Composition
- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Merlot
- Appellation
- 100% Napa Valley
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 24 Months (74% new)
- Coopers
- Vicard, Taransaud, Boutes , Marques, Darnajou
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.57g/100mL
- pH
- 3.78
- Harvest Dates
- September 10 - October 14, 2014
- Bottling Date
- August 13, 2016
- Release Date
- February 1, 2017
- Cases Produced
- 1000 (9-Liter)
2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its sixteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. The estate vineyards were replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was first released in 2004 (2001 vintage).
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum (1 x 1.5 L)
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
This Cabernet opens with rich aromas of blackberry, cherry and dried floral elements, accentuated by undertones of vanilla, clove and milk chocolate. Integrated tannins anchor the wines well-structured palate, where a concentrated and powerful entry of plum, black currant and raspberry leads to a smooth finish with a touch of cocoa powder and graphite.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Estate
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (62% new)
- Coopers
- Boutes, Damy, Atelier, Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.66 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.82
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 22, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its fourteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. Replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of the next generation of the Davies family; it is the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and a passion to create a delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The Vineyards
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
2014 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum - Library (1 X 1.5 L)
The Vineyards
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valley’s first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
Tasting notes
The 2014 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon leads with rich aromas of dark red cherry, black plum, tobacco leaf, and white pepper. The palate is densely layered with fruitful flavors of cassis and blueberry, and supported by delicious undertones of cinnamon, clove, and coriander. The polished fine-grain tannins carry the flavors to a long finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies and Celia Welch
- Varietal Composition
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Vineyards
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 24 Months (78% new)
- Coopers
- Vicard, Taransaud, Marques, St. Martin, Boutes
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- TA
- 0.56 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.83
- Harvest Dates
- September 10 - October 17, 2014
- Bottling Date
- August 11, 2016
- Release Date
- September 1, 2017
- Cases Produced
- 2,825 (9-Liter)
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The Davies family, proprietors of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards in Napa Valley, presents its sixteenth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the historic Diamond Mountain vineyards they purchased in 1965. The estate vineyards were replanted to Bordeaux varietals beginning in 1994, and the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was first released in 2004 (2001 vintage).
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
2016 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon Double Magnum (1 X 3 L)
J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the creation of two generations of the Davies family, the product of an intimate knowledge of a place and of a passion to create delicious red wine. The wine is named in honor of patriarch Jack L. Davies, who along with his wife, Jamie, revived the Schramsberg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house over 50 years ago.
The vineyard blocks, totaling 41 acres, are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from approximately 550 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They include the two Schram sections, Napa Valleys first hillside vineyards, originally established in 1862 by Jacob Schram. The third piece is the adjacent McEachran parcel, which was first planted by Colin McEachran in 1878 and was purchased by Schramsberg in 1985. These are the southernmost vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons (Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south) and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, the vines here produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit with average yields of just two tons per acre.
The 2016 vintage was a near-perfect growing season with ideal weather condition throughout. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August, and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness for the light yields that were present.
Tasting notes
This Cabernet opens with rich aromas of red raspberry and red plum, accentuated by undertones of cocoa powder and cola spice. Supple tannins anchor the wines well-structured palate, where a concentrated entry of baked strawberry and blackberry leads to a juicy acidity and lengthy finish.- Winemakers Sean Thompson, Celia Welch and Hugh Davies
- Varietal Composition
- 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- Vineyard
- J. Davies Estate
- Barrel Aging (French Oak)
- 22 Months (62% new)
- Coopers
- Boutes, Damy, Atelier, Taransaud
- Alcohol
- 14.7%
- TA
- 0.66 g/100mL
- pH
- 3.82
- Harvest Dates
- September 19 - October 22, 2016
- Bottling Date
- August 30, 2018
- Release Date
- October 1, 2019
