Wallis Family Estate
The project started in 1975 with the purchase of 85 acres on Diamond Mountain, which is southwest of Calistoga, in The Napa Valley. With the land came an original stone house, which was built in 1906, and also a lovely old barn built in the late 1800’s. The Barn was designed by W.H. Corlett.
The varietal selections are Cabernet (five clones), Cab Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The winery plans to harvest this fruit each year and keep the best for The Wallis
Family Estate Cabernet. Each year the percentages will slightly change but it will always be over 75 percent Cabernet. The vineyard is immaculately farmed, and the fruit quality, and finished wine, is superior because of this attention to detail.
Quick Facts
OWNER: Edward & Marilyn Wallis
WINEMAKER: Phil Steinschriber
APPELLATION: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
WEB SITE: http://http://www.wallisestate.com
Featured Wines
2006 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
Overall Impression: Opulent, bold, lingering
Bouquet: Black currant, ripe plum
Palate: Cassis, espresso, toast, vanilla bean
Serving Suggestions: Strong cheeses, grilled steak, hearty pasta with red sauce
2006 Napa Valley Little Sister Cabernet SauvignonReviews and Awards
94 Points
"Garnet hue with a fuchsia rim. Lovely blueberry and ripe plum aromas with a tiramisù-like richness. Silky texture with blackberry and kirsch-like flavors, an edge of mintiness and fine sandpaper tannins. Crisp, dry close with both a prevailing fruitiness and dusty mineral notes."
thewinenews.com September 2009
Overall Impression: Rich, balanced, lingering
Bouquet: Mocha, tobacco, earth, vanilla
Palate: Cassis, smoke, vanilla bean
Serving Suggestions: Strong cheeses, grilled steak, hearty pasta with red sauce
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