2008 & 2010 Luscher-Ballard Spring Mountain District Cabernet, Sauvignon & Revival Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Lot
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Bid History: 0 Bids2008 & 2010 Luscher-Ballard Spring Mountain District Cabernet, Sauvignon & Revival Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Lot
Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 2-bottles of 2008 Luscher-Ballard Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon and 1-bottle of 2010 Revival Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes from the winery writes: "Our small vineyard is located on the summit of Spring Mountain. Here the terrain is steep and rocky, in some places heavily forested and still wonderfully wild. An occasional bear leaves his foot prints - just to let us know... It is a challenging place to farm but worthwhile. At two thousand feet, we are above the morning fog which often shrouds the lowlands. These heights are blessed with plentiful sunshine and warm nights as the heat rises from the valley below. The volcanic soil together with the abundance of heat make this a unique spot for the cultivation of grapes, which, under the guidance of John and Alex Kongsgaard are transformed into this full-bodied Cabernet."
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Minimum Bid: $100.00
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End Date: Saturday, Jun 6, 4:40 PM PT
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2008 Luscher-Ballard Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
Quantity: 2
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in a professional storage facility by a Southern CA collector. Removed from the facility by K&L.
Condition: Excellent
Christina Luscher-Ballard started learning about the wine industry in her early 60s and now personally manages the 20-acre vineyard. The vineyard is located on a rugged hillside with a variety of exposures, and much of the property is still forested. Notes from the winery: "Our small vineyard is located on the summit of Spring Mountain. Here the terrain is steep and rocky, in some places heavily forested and still wonderfully wild. An occasional bear leaves his foot prints - just to let us know... It is a challenging place to farm but worthwhile. At two thousand feet, we are above the morning fog which often shrouds the lowlands. These heights are blessed with plentiful sunshine and warm nights as the heat rises from the valley below. The volcanic soil together with the abundance of heat make this a unique spot for the cultivation of grapes, which, under the guidance of John and Alex Kongsgaard are transformed into this full-bodied Cabernet."
Product Details
Quantity: 2
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in a professional storage facility by a Southern CA collector. Removed from the facility by K&L.
Condition: Excellent
2010 Revival Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in a professional storage facility by a Southern CA collector. Removed from the facility by K&L.
The 2010 Napa Valley vintage was shaped by a cool growing season and a late heat event, a pattern that generally led to more measured ripening than many warmer years. This is a straightforward Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon bottling rather than a vineyard-designated release.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Spectator
“Intense and deeply flavored, offering black licorice, cedar, graphite and dark berry notes at the core, with a persistent finish. Dense and balanced, ending with chewy tannins, this has room to grow. (JL)” (12/2013)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in a professional storage facility by a Southern CA collector. Removed from the facility by K&L.
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