Volker Eisele Family Estate
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chiles Valley District AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 51
Vintage: 2024
Volker Eisele Family Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chiles Valley District
5 cases produced
Description
Exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley 2026, Winemaker Molly Lippitt presents a unique expression of old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon from their estate in the Chiles Valley District. Crafted from 100% estate-grown, single-vineyard fruit, this wine celebrates the finesse, depth, and purity that only decades-old vines can deliver. CCOF-certified organic, the family has nurtured these vineyards for over 50 years, letting the land speak through every bottle. Pure, unblended, and meticulously crafted, this release embodies our commitment to terroir-driven winemaking, offering collectors a rare opportunity to experience a wine of elegance, character, and enduring Napa Valley heritage.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Molly Lippitt
Winemaker, Volker Eisele Family Estate
I've held the very hands-on positions of Associate WM at Moone-Tsai Wines under Philippe Melka, and Assistant WM at Paradigm under Heidi Barrett. I've worked in Marlborough, New Zealand, as well as at Paraduxx, Relic Wine Cellars, Talisman, Carneros Creek, and Sebastiani Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Biology from the University of San Diego. Internships: Fayard Wines, Relic Wine Cellars, Paraduxx, Whitehaven (NZ), Bouchaine, Talisman, Carneros Creek. Mentors: Heidi Barrett, Scott Rich, Mike Hirby, Julien Fayard, Philippe Melka
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To use a light hand in crafting varietally-correct wines that make the taster think about where they were grown, and not who made them.
Winery Distribution
Volker Eisele Family Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Gravitas)
International:
- Germany (Weinkontor Freund)