Following up the very fine 2012 vintage, the 2013 depiction re-affirmed our conviction that this vineyard site is truly special. While the expression differs in that the 2013 vintage’s framework is larger, the elite pedigree and exceptional finesse of the vineyard are once again undeniable.
For 2013, we selected “A Roomful of Matisse” by Brian Nash, 36″ x 48″, Acrylic on canvas.
A Dartmouth MBA and former Director of Retail and Marketing at Polo Ralph Lauren in New York, Brian traded that life for art and music in Nashville. A prolific artist who’s work is vibrant and playful, with a stated goal of making the viewer smile. We love this attitude, and think that the color and energy of the work translates beautifully to the label segments.
Brian Nash passed away in May 2020.
2013 produced a hedonistic, rich, and more structured depiction than the inaugural 2012. The tightly-spaced vineyard, sited in the stoniest part of a fabled rocky neighborhood dutifully gave up very small berries which yielded intensely flavored wine. Barrel fermented and aged in new French oak for 18 months, then bottle aged for an additional year, this wine is built to gracefully accept decades of aging.
2012
The inaugural vintage of depiction will be the one from which we benchmark future releases. Rich, opulent, and elegant, the 2012 surpassed our expectations and is indeed a worthy debut for this project.
For the inaugural 2012 vintage, we selected artist Monika Steiner. Monika is a Swiss artist, now based in Tiburon, CA, whose abstract work is globally shown and respected.
As with most artwork, viewing in person is far more compelling than a reproduction. The original label segments on the 2012 depiction bottles transmit an impressive amount of depth, texture, richness, and color. Three segments from different locations of the same original painting displayed side by side in the presentation box provide an interesting and powerful juxtaposition.
For additional information about Monika, please visit www.monikasteiner.com
The 2012 growing season was an ideal one for the first depiction vintage. A classic Napa Valley vintage with steady temperatures, normal yields, and perfect ripeness. The grapes were vigorously sorted, fermented in barrel, and then returned to age in fine grained French oak barrels for about two years with minimal intervention. The wine exhibits an inherent power and elegance, and should age gracefully for 20-30 years.
