Beau Vigne 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet Napa Valley

Beau Vigne

In looking for a sophisticated, lively Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Juliet is the end of the search. This playful Cabernet really delivers it all and without pretention. There is a great purity of fruit to this wine. It is not earthy or gamey in any way. The nose lifts like clean velvet. Notes of cassis, blackberry jelly jar, barrel vanillin and rose potpourri fills the glass. As this wine opens up, more surreal notes of stones, tar and barrel toast come through. The acid bounces from wall to wall in the mouth. This is for certain not a one dimensional wine that only rests itself on the top of the tongue. This wine is nothing short of a mouthful. A broad red fruit profile takes over the focus with help from firm tannin and superb structure. This wine is a joy to drink and should find itself in every collector’s cellar. Stored correctly, this wine should survive 15 years or longer from release. Winemaker: Kirk Venge. 816 Cases.

Wine Advocate #198

Dec 2011 Antonio Galloni 91 Points
Beau Vigne’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet is an attractive wine laced with dark red cherries, spices and flowers. It is a pretty, supple red best enjoyed over the next few years. Floral notes round out the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.

Type	Red
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2009
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	14.9%
Appellation	California – Napa Valley
Wine Advocate	91
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Winemaker

Our winemaker, Kirk Venge, has roots embedded in the winemaking world of Napa Valley. He is a crafty winemaker who has been around vineyards and wineries his entire life. His father, Nils Venge, is an icon in the wine world who always had his son, Kirk, either in a winery or in a vineyard. To Kirk’s credit, he has polished his own skill set and reputation as one of the finest wine makers in the Napa Valley. Beau Vigne is very excited about our new relationship with Kirk.
“I have known Kirk since he was an athlete as St. Helena High School and we are proud to add him to our team. He has the work ethic and dedication to make great wines. His passion is evident every time he talks about wine.” ~ Ed Snider, Owner
Kirk has a talent and passion that shows as he strives to make the next great wine. His skills, passion, and abilities will be a great fit for our Stag’s Ridge Vineyard.
Formally trained at the University of California Davis, he has combined his hands on experience with his formal training to achieve high ratings from many in the wine world. We truly are excited and proud to welcome Kirk Venge to our family.