Head winemakers at Napa Valley’s iconic PlumpJack Vineyard, Odette Property, CADE Property Vineyard, and thirteenth Winery by CADE mirror on a decade of achievements
Napa Valley, Calif. (September 29, 2022) – John Conover, Managing Companion of the PlumpJack Assortment—a portfolio of award-winning Napa Valley wineries—is happy to announce the 10-year anniversaries of their head winemakers, Aaron Miller of PlumpJack Property, Danielle Cyrot of CADE Property and thirteenth Winery, and Jeff Owens of Odette Property. This milestone anniversary marks an thrilling time because the portfolio continues to construct on the legacies and forward-thinking visions of those esteemed winemakers and commemorated estates.
“It’s unprecedented trying again in any respect we’ve achieved within the final decade since recruiting this unimaginable staff of superstars,” mentioned Conover. “I believe 2012 must go down within the books as one of the important milestones for the PlumpJack Assortment of Wineries after they got here aboard. We’ve been by means of rather a lot since then, and—due to Aaron, Danielle, and Jeff—we now have come out stronger each time. We sit up for celebrating collectively each probability we get this 12 months.”
Aaron Miller has proven true dedication to crafting Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon within the PlumpJack type, showcasing the distinctive soils, terrain, and microclimates of the property’s 42 acres. Earlier than becoming a member of in 2012, Miller, who was already conversant in their wines, was drawn to PlumpJack for being entrepreneurial, modern, and environmentally conscientious. “I’m nonetheless right here as a result of this stuff are true. We’re crafting a number of the greatest wines on the earth and we aren’t afraid to attempt one thing new. We worth what the earth has given us and are working to be good stewards of the land,” Miller added.
Beneath Miller, PlumpJack has been honored with a number of accolades, together with three 100-point Cabernet Sauvignons and two Syrahs within the High 100 Wines of the World. “These are accomplishments I by no means imagined I’d obtain once I broke into the wine trade. Whereas this recognition is appreciated—even celebrated—I’m most proud that I’ve been in a position to craft wines that talk of place.”
Danielle Cyrot, one in every of Napa’s most modern, sustainability-minded winemakers, has continued to create excellent, extremely rated Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc at CADE, standing tall with the perfect within the valley. In 2016, she opened thirteenth Winery by CADE, restoring a historic property courting to 1886 and was the thirteenth bonded vineyard in California.
Cyrot additionally carried out a research with the College of California, Davis, revealing that screw cap closures are a viable, eco-friendly various to cork. Her work has helped dismantle the established order, reframing screw caps as a suitable closure for high-end wines actively sought out by collectors and defining the subsequent era of luxurious wine packaging.
“After I began in 2012, I needed to be part of one thing that will defend the Napa Valley for future generations. CADE’s dedication to the surroundings was one thing not many wineries had been doing once I was at UC Davis,” mentioned Cyrot. “I’ve stayed with CADE for 10 years as a result of there may be additionally a dedication to high quality that I hadn’t skilled earlier than. We don’t skimp on the issues that matter. From how we farm our vineyards to how we make the wine, we at all times goal to make the most effective wine attainable. The stakes are excessive, the expectations are excessive, however that’s what makes it difficult and rewarding as a winemaker.”
With a decade behind him, Jeff Owens has guided the type of Odette’s Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon wines, beginning with the 100-point inaugural launch in 2012. He believes these wines are distinguished by their distinct terroir and the distinctive individuals who work diligently at each stage of the method, from cultivating winery rows to figuring out ultimate blends. In 2021, Owens formally launched a brand new wine label beneath Odette Property, known as Adaptation, providing the proper entry-point to Odette wines and the broader PlumpJack Assortment.
“The Adaptation launch was the proper method to kick off a decade at Odette,” mentioned Owens. “The title itself, Adaptation, is so symbolic of what makes me so proud to do what I do right here. It transcends the Cabernet Sauvignon within the bottle—it additionally represents the PlumpJack Assortment of Wineries’ confirmed capability to remain two steps forward of each curve. Whether or not bottling 100-point wine beneath sustainable screwcaps earlier than every other Napa Valley vineyard or constructing the primary Gold LEED-certified vineyard in California at CADE Property, the PlumpJack staff isn’t afraid to be the primary to adapt, and I’m proud to be part of it.”
In celebration of the three winemakers’ anniversaries, PlumpJack Property, Odette Property, and CADE Property are internet hosting a particular, limited-time Reserve Library Tasting Expertise. Held for 2 weekends from October 13th by means of October 17th and December 8th by means of December 12th, visitors can have the uncommon alternative to style a retrospective of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons—their most coveted, sought-after wines—from the final 10 years from every property. Accompanying the wines will probably be a curated cheese plate and hand-crafted sweets. The tasting expertise is obtainable at $225 per visitor ($175 for wine membership members). There will probably be a restricted variety of Reserve wines for buy on the tasting rooms. For extra info or to order a spot, please go to: https://www.plumpjackcollection.com/go to.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The PlumpJack Assortment of Wineries has partnered with the Napa Valley Farmworker Basis to lift cash and consciousness the group. On October 3rd, they’re internet hosting a panel dialogue with Oscar Renteria, Founder/CEO of Renteria Winery Administration. From now by means of to October 15, a portion of the proceeds from each bottle of Adaptation and CADE Property Howell Mountain wine bought will probably be donated to the Farmworker Basis. For extra info or to make a donation, please go to: PlumpJack x Hispanic Heritage Month.
Lastly, The PlumpJack Assortment of Wineries not too long ago introduced the acquisition of Oso Winery, a sprawling, excessive elevation website in northeastern Napa Valley. With this funding, The PlumpJack Assortment is now one of many largest property wineries in Napa Valley. The acquisition will assist present The PlumpJack Assortment with entry to high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon in addition to Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot for years to come back, guaranteeing its ongoing Property channels of vertical integration.
For extra info on The PlumpJack Assortment of Wineries please go to, www.plumpjackcollection.com/ or observe on Instagram or Fb.
About PlumpJack Property Vineyard
Owned by companions Gavin Newsom, Gordon Getty and John Conover, and operated by PlumpJack Administration Group, PlumpJack Vineyard is situated in Napa Valley’s famed Oakville AVA. In its comparatively brief historical past, PlumpJack Vineyard has had a major impression on the wine trade. Its first launch, the 1995 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, created a stir when Robert Parker, Jr. assigned it a score of 95+, a unprecedented achievement for an inaugural launch. The vineyard made worldwide headlines in 2000 when it turned the primary producer to launch a luxurious wine, its 1997 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with a screw cap closure. Since becoming a member of PlumpJack Vineyard in 2012, Winemaker Aaron Miller has proven true dedication to crafting Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon within the PlumpJack type, showcasing the distinctive soils, terrain, and microclimates of the property’s 42 acres. Beneath Miller, PlumpJack has been honored with a number of accolades during the last ten years, together with three 100-point Cabernet Sauvignons and two Syrahs within the High 100 Wines of the World.
PlumpJack Vineyard (www.plumpjackwinery.com) is situated at 620 Oakville Cross Street, Oakville, CA 94562. PlumpJack Vineyard is open for tastings seven days every week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be reached by calling (707) 945-1220.
About Odette Property Vineyard
Odette Property is situated in Napa Valley’s famed Stag’s Leap District. The distinctive soils listed here are famend for imparting extraordinary energy, balanced by delicately articulated construction, varietal aromas and flavors to the wines. Odette’s winemaker is Jeff Owens, who was assistant winemaker at each PlumpJack and CADE. The title Odette was chosen for its illustration of femininity, power and energy, all of which characterize the wines of Stag’s Leap District. Odette Property features a historic 36-acre winery and a 5,000-square-foot vineyard with 18,000 sq. toes of caves. In 2021, Owens launched Adaptation, a brand new wine label beneath Odette Property, which was designed to signify the proper entry-point to Odette and the PlumpJack Assortment of Wines at its comparatively accessible $78 worth.
Odette Property Vineyard (www.odetteestate.com) is situated at 5998 Silverado Path, California 94558 and is open for tastings Mon-Solar from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be reached by calling (707) 224-7533.
About CADE Property Vineyard
Perched excessive upon Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain amongst a dramatic hillside of Manzanita bushes, CADE Vineyard is a distinctive, state-of-the-art facility producing an beautiful Property Cabernet as effectively as an attractive Sauvignon Blanc and a wealthy Cabernet Sauvignon from native artisanal grapes. Having obtained its Gold LEED certification in 2009, CADE is the greenest vineyard property in California. The title CADE derives from a Shakespearean time period used for an oak cask or barrel. The property contains extra than 54 acres, 21 of which had been planted as vineyards in 2003. CADE is devoted to the manufacturing of world-class wines by means of environmentally acutely aware innovation and is one of the architectural showplaces of Northern California’s wine nation. Danielle Cyrot has headed up winemaking at CADE since 2012. In 2016, Cyrot opened thirteenth Winery by CADE, restoring a historic property that dates to 1886 (and was the thirteenth bonded vineyard in California). She additionally helped fee a UC Davis research that proved how screw cap closures are a viable and eco-friendly various to cork. Her work has helped outline the subsequent era of luxurious wine packaging, dismantling the established order and reframing screw caps as not solely a suitable closure for top finish wine – however one which collectors ought to actively hunt down.
CADE Property Vineyard (www.cadewinery.com) is situated at 360 Howell Mountain Street, Angwin, California 94508. CADE is open for tastings by appointment solely seven days every week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be reached by calling (707) 965-2746.
