Superstar Cabernet’s Inaugural Vintage
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2018 La Pelle Cabernet Sauvignon Alluvium Vineyard St. Helena Napa Valley 750 ml
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St. Helena's Hidden Gem
Grown on 40-year-old vines in the famed alluvial soil and up-valley heat of St. Helena, the 2018 La Pelle Alluvium Vineyard Cabernet is a micro-production masterpiece—only 125 cases exist. Those who lay claim to this first-ever bottling will be in for one of Napa Valley’s undiscovered Cabernet treasures. It’s dense and concentrated with blackberry and cassis, accented with a fresh punch of mountain herbs: mint, bay, and rosemary, all adding depth to a gorgeous palate. A stout tannic framework will allow this delicious wine to age for two decades.
La Pelle might be a new-to-Napa name, but it’s backed by two of the most established and in-demand talents in the Valley—and their efforts are turning this boutique label into one of the fastest-rising cult stars in California.
The driving force behind La Pelle is winemaker Maayan Koschitzky, the Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 tastemaker that is head of winemaking for Atelier Melka, and has also made wine for Dalle Valle and Lail. His partner is iconic vineyard manager Miguel Luna, whose top-tier client list includes Accendo, Dana Estates, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Together, they’re searching out and tapping some of Napa Valley’s undiscovered sites to make some of Napa Valley’s most inspired wines.
This is beyond a “winery to watch”—it’s a burgeoning legend whose demand is already outstripping their tiny supply, so we recommend getting in on it today.