1 Case - 2005 MacLean Sauvignon Blanc

Item Number: 231

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $276

Online Close: Mar 31, 2008 11:59 PM EDT

Bid History: 9 bids - Item Sold!

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“We would be happy to support the Washington Revels Online Auction. In order to have peace and understanding in the world, it seems essential to learn about and celebrate all of the cultures of the world.” Best regards – Cynthia MacLean

Once again, MacLean Wines, LLC has generously donated to our auction – this year, a case of their 2005 MacLean Sauvignon Blanc.

2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The 2005 MacLean Cabernet Sauvignon is the fifth release of my solo project, the culmination of over 22 years of winemaking experience in the Napa Valley. My winemaking philosophy is based upon the belief that good vineyard management coupled with focused winemaking can bring forth a natural balance inherent in grapes grown at great sites. My goal is to find and maintain that inherent balance as well as the terroir, which is the interaction of vine, soil and climate. The 2005 MacLean Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit originates from two contiguous vineyards located a short distance south of the Stag’s Leap District and ½ mile east of the Silverado Trail: 80% from the 5-acre “Anselmo Vineyard” and 20% from Quinta de las Piedras (Country Estate of the Rocks). These low-yielding older vines face west and south on 15% slopes and produce wines that are dark, complex and full of rich, supple tannins. The 2005 Cab is deep ruby red in color, saturated to the rim. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, cassis and toasty oak. The full and round entry leads to a powerful, dense, concentrated evolution and an extremely long finish with mouth-coating tannins. 485 cases produced

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	Craig’s connection to the world of wine began after attending a series of wine tastings organized by a client in 1982-83. At that time Craig was operating a landscaping business after receiving his B.S. in Plant Science from U.C. Davis. This new interest coupled with the desire to earn a post graduate degree culminated in Craig’s return to U.C. Davis to get a Master’s Degree in Enology. In 1986, during his last year in the Enology program, Craig worked the harvest at Chappellet Vineyard. Upon graduation he was hired as Assistant Winemaker for Markham Vineyards where he stayed for 2 years. In 1989 he accepted the Assistant Winemaker position at Cain Cellars and the following year he was promoted to Winemaker and continued the Cain Five tradition for four vintages. In 1994, Craig moved down the hill to Spring Mountain Vineyard for four vintages. Early in1998 Craig and some friends decided to create a small wine brand together. What started out as a 500 case project soon grew to 3000 cases and Craig left Spring Mountain to found the Kelham MacLean project. After three vintages, Craig and his partners sold the company, and in 2001, Craig crushed the first grapes for MacLean Wines (this time, solo).

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MacLean Winery