1999 GALLERON TAPLIN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY

The Vineyard:

The vineyards of the historic Lewelling estate were established in 1864 near the western foothills in St. Helena by pioneer winegrower John Lewelling. His great-grandson, Ken Lewelling Taplin and great-granddaughter, Janice Lewelling Wight, operate the family grape ranch. Janice’s sons Dave & Doug manage the vineyards. Gary chose his grapes from the Taplin block of the family vineyards for this magnificent Cabernet.

The Wine:

Deep purple velvet in color, with a dusty nose of earth and graphite, this Cabernet is exceptional in its purity of fruit. Black raspberry, cherry, berry, all spice, cloves, marzipan and vanilla oak are beautifully integrated, creating a masterwork of wine that is at once elegant and intense. Amazingly drinkable on the palate and impeccably balanced, this wine will gain additional complexity with 3 to 5 years of bottle age, but will last 20 years or more.

What The Critics Say...

1999 Taplin Cabernet Sauvignon:
91 Rating,
"Lush. . . complex and harmonious. . ." The Insiders' Wine Line

Wine Profile

• Composition:   100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vineyard:  Taplin Vineyard
• Appellation:   Napa Valley
• Vintage:   1999
• Wine Alcohol:  14.2% by volume
• Price: $68.00 - SOLD OUT
• 322 Cases Made