Salvestrin – 95
Monday, June 13th, 2005
Salvestrin Winery is yet another I discovered at the St. Helena Viticultural Society’s Ultimate Open House. The Salvestrins are part of the long lineage of Napa pioneers who began farming in the 1930s. Up until 1994, the Salvestrins farmed and sold their grapes to the likes of Freemark Abbey, Rombauer, and others.
When I met Rich and Shannon Salvestrin, I learned that although their family has been growing grapes for over seventy years, it was in 1994 that they broke ground to construct their own winery and began producing wine with their very own grapes. With 26 acres owned and farmed, they are not producing huge amounts of wine, but what is being made shows great promise in a future I will enjoy following.
2001 Salvestrin Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Clean, bright aromas of cherry and cedar. The dry mid-palate shows heightened tannins that blossom with integrated mineral tones and a green bell pepper finish. $45.00
2003 Salvestrin Estate Sangiovese – Only 100 cases were produced. Intense, classic cherry opening with heady cherry bouquet. Clean, tight acids tantalize and tease. Pity to have found out it was already sold out.
Salvestrin Winery ~ 397 Main Street ~ St. Helena ~ CA ~ 94574 ~ 707-963-5105