Beaulieu Vineyard(R) Releases 70th Vintage of Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Beaulieu Vineyard(R) Releases 70th Vintage of Georges de Latour Private
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Celebrate a Milestone Birthday with the Original Cult Cabernet
NAPA, Calif., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1936 Georges and Fernande de Latour,
founders of Beaulieu Vineyard, harvested the grapes that became the inaugural
vintage of Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet, Napa's Benchmark
Cabernet. Throughout the years, Beaulieu Vineyard has continued to foster and
use the same remarkable, heirloom vineyards and handcrafted techniques that
made this wine one of the most collected Cabernets. Today, Beaulieu Vineyard
is releasing the 70th Anniversary vintage of this American Classic, the 2006
Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $110).
"Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon remains the ultimate
artistic expression of Cabernet Sauvignon at BV and sets the standard for
great California wines," said Jeffrey Stambor, BV Winemaker. "This wine was
first created in 1936 to honor founder Georges de Latour, and with each
release we commemorate his vision and passion for excellence."
Since its beginning, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has
been sourced from the famed vineyards, BV Ranch #1 and BV Ranch #2. The first
and second vineyards the de Latours purchased, these legendary vineyards help
develop complex flavors because of their optimal location on the Rutherford
Bench.
With the 2006 vintage the BV winemaking team, led by Stambor, has continued
its tradition of innovation. Experimentations with small lot fermentation, a
portion of which is executed in-barrel, during the 2006 vintage led to the
creation of the Georges de Latour Private Reserve Winery. Opened in time for
the 2008 harvest, the Georges de Latour Private Reserve Winery is a
self-contained, state-of-the-art winemaking facility dedicated solely to the
production of BV's flagship wine, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon. The new winery allows even greater focus and attention on quality
for a wine that has long set the standard for Napa Valley.
"I've always said our legendary vineyards are my first love," Stambor
continued, "but having a brand new state-of-the-art winery is a dream come
true for a winemaker. This facility helps me achieve complex, yet balanced
wines that reflect the true character of our renowned vineyards."
Beaulieu Vineyard 2006 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
will be available at fine wine shops across the country and online at
www.BVwines.com.
About Beaulieu Vineyard
Beaulieu Vineyard wine is produced by Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E),
part of Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O); the world's leading premium drinks business.
DC&E produces and markets premium wines from around the globe including Napa
Valley, Sonoma, the California Central Coast, Washington, France, New Zealand
and Australia. Brands include: Sterling Vineyards, Sterling Vintner's
Collection, Chalone Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard, Edna Valley Vineyard and
Provenance Vineyards as well as the French wines of Barton & Guestier. DC&E is
also a leading importer of classified Bordeaux and Burgundy estate-bottled
wines and F.E. Trimbach.
Diageo's broader business includes an outstanding collection of beverage
alcohol brands across spirits, wine and beer including Johnnie Walker,
Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan and Crown
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