2019 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | |
| Appellatie | |
| Wijnhuis | Philip Togni |
| Jaar | 2019 |
| Druif | |
| Inhoud (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink venster | 2027 - 2052 |
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De wijngaard en wijnmakerij bevinden zich op ruim 600 meter hoogte nabij de top van Spring Mountain in de westelijke heuvels van de Napa Valley. Philip kwam in 1975 aan op Spring Mountain en is begonnen met het (her)planten van de wijngaard in 1981, hoewel hier aan het einde van de 19e eeuw voor het eerst al wijnstokken werden geplant. De oudste wijnstokken zijn nu van 1985 en onze jongste werden geplant in 1997. De tien hectare grote wijngaard is beplant met Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc en Petit Verd en ze bewerken onze wijngaard zelf met behulp van biologische methoden.
Er zijn drie eigenaren, Birgitta en Philip Togni, samen met hun dochter Lisa. Philip is een voormalig student van Emile Peynaud aan de Universiteit van Bordeaux, waar hij vele jaren geleden het Diplôme National d'Oenologie behaalde terwijl hij werkte als assistent-regisseur bij Château Lascombes. Philip kwam in 1959 naar de Napa Valley. Lisa heeft een achtergrond in de wijnhandel en heeft geoogst in Australië en op Château Léoville-Barton in Bordeaux dus het zult u niet verbazen dat de wijnen van Philip Togni heel Bordeaux aandoend zijn. Alle wijnen zijn Estate Bottled, wat betekent dat ze alleen druiven gebruiken die we zelf verbouwen.
De Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet is een Margaux-type blend van voornamelijk Cabernet Sauvignon, met Merlot, Cabernet franc en Petit Verdot. De Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019 is een klassieke Togni-wijn, bedoeld om minstens tien jaar te bewaren en daarna nog 30+ jaar goed te kunnen rijpen in een koele kelder. Hints van groene olijf en tijm voegen een hartige nuance toe aan de frambozen- en kers op de neus, terwijl het medium tot volle gehemelte geconcentreerd is in een dichte, gestroomlijnde vorm die golven van stoffige tannines afwerpt, gebufferd door hints van ceder en vanille met aanhoudende cassis tonen in de afdronk. Dit is een icoon welke niet mag ontbreken in een mooie wijn-collectie.
WEETJE: Elk jaar houden ze een deel van de nieuw gebottelde wijn achter om opnieuw uit te brengen wanneer deze tien, twintig en dertig jaar oud is een wist u dat u een leuke korting krijgt als u kiest voor afhalen in ons Wine Warehouse!
Specificaties
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | Californie |
| Appellatie | Napa Valley |
| Wijnhuis | Philip Togni |
| Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Natural wijn | Nee |
| Vegan | Nee |
| Jaar | 2019 |
| Drinken vanaf | 2027 |
| Drinken tot | 2052 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
| Inhoud | 0.75 ltr |
| Houtrijping | Ja |
| Bubbels | Nee |
| Dessert wijn | Nee |
| Afsluiting | Kurk |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Smaakprofiel | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink momenten | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
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Parker
Rating
95+
Release Price
$150
Drink Date
2030 - 2050
Reviewed by
Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date
31st May 2022
Source
End of May 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a classic Togni wine, meant to be laid down for at least a decade and capable of aging well for 20 years beyond that in a cool cellar. Hints of green olive and thyme add savory nuance to the raspberry and cassis shadings on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is concentrated into a dense, streamlined shape that throws off waves of dusty tannins, buffered by hints of cedar and vanilla, with lingering cassis notes on the finish.
Earlier this year, I was able to arrange a visit with Philip and Birgitta Togni. Now in their mid-90s, their daughter Lisa is largely running the show, but we spent some socially distanced time outside talking about their early days on Spring Mountain. Not surprisingly, the Glass fire was the first topic of conversation, as there were scorched tree trunks all around, and a crew of workers were cutting and removing dead and fallen trees.
"Our neighbors [Lokoya] saved us," said Philip. It is an untold story of the recent fires in California, that in the wake of overstretched government-funded firefighting departments, private companies with deep pockets have had to contribute to the defense of their own properties—but they have also come to the aid of their neighbors. "We've been lucky to be here for 45 years," said Birgitta.
The two of them have been in Napa since 1959, when Philip started working for Mayacamas. He later moved on to work for Chapellet—helping establish their vineyard on Pritchard Hill and making their legendary 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon—and Cuvaison, where he was working as winemaker, when, as Philip tells it, "Birgitta said, 'Let's not work for somebody else.' "
By 1981, they had purchased 25 acres on Spring Mountain and planted 4.5 acres—three of them devoted to Sauvignon Blanc, "for cashflow," said Philip. They made their first Cabernet in 1983 but replanted in 1985—most of their current vines date to then, a mix of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. "I made the '56 Château Lascombes," said Philip. "So, I mirrored that cépage."
Lisa Togni, who has an MBA and worked harvests in Australia (twice) and at Léoville Barton, said, "So much of what we do here is similar to how things used to be done in the Médoc. If we can grow good grapes, the winemaking is easy."
The vineyards now encompass a total of 10.5 acres, with two parcels that produce softer, less tannic wines, devoted to the production of Tanbark Hill. Yields are thinned to three tons per acre, never supplemented by outside fruit.
But despite the small size of the estate, 10-ton fermenters are the norm. "We prefer the larger volume, for higher-temperature fermentations," said Lisa. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, with about 40% new French oak.
The family does plan to bottle 2020 wines this summer. "We picked well before the Glass fire," said Lisa. "We'd just pressed the day before."
Later, we went down into the cellar to taste, still being careful to stay far apart—Philip sat on a stool about 30 feet away. We didn't look at barrel samples on this occasion, but we did taste the current releases (2019) and a couple of library releases that are made available to long-term customers. These remain benchmark mountain Cabernets, with decades of aging potential.
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From: Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Parts 1 & 2 (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is off the charts. What a wine. The 2019 captures all the Togni signatures, but with both more fruit richness and energy than is the norm. A Cabernet of gravitas and consequence, the 2019 is shaping up to be one of the wines of the year. Black cherry, plum, graphite, spice and incense build into the palate-staining finish. The 2019 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, all co-fermented. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. All I can say is: Wow!
- By Antonio Galloni on February 2021
It’s always a pleasure to sit down with Philip and Lisa Togni, even if that means virtually in our current world. Readers will find a number of compelling wines among these new and upcoming releases. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a terrific example of the finesse of the year. I suspect the 2019 will be even better, as it has more depth and energy. The sweet Ca’ Togni doesn’t seem to get much attention, but it is one of the finer editions I can remember tasting. I also had an opportunity to taste three older wines from Togni’s library program. All of them were stellar, and reminders (as if that was needed) of how compelling these wines can be. For readers who want to taste fine, age-worthy Napa Valley Cabernets with Old World leanings, Togni must be at or near the top of the list.
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De wijngaard en wijnmakerij bevinden zich op ruim 600 meter hoogte nabij de top van Spring Mountain in de westelijke heuvels van de Napa Valley. Philip kwam in 1975 aan op Spring Mountain en is begonnen met het (her)planten van de wijngaard in 1981, hoewel hier aan het einde van de 19e eeuw voor het eerst al wijnstokken werden geplant. De oudste wijnstokken zijn nu van 1985 en onze jongste werden geplant in 1997. De tien hectare grote wijngaard is beplant met Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc en Petit Verd en ze bewerken onze wijngaard zelf met behulp van biologische methoden.
Er zijn drie eigenaren, Birgitta en Philip Togni, samen met hun dochter Lisa. Philip is een voormalig student van Emile Peynaud aan de Universiteit van Bordeaux, waar hij vele jaren geleden het Diplôme National d'Oenologie behaalde terwijl hij werkte als assistent-regisseur bij Château Lascombes. Philip kwam in 1959 naar de Napa Valley. Lisa heeft een achtergrond in de wijnhandel en heeft geoogst in Australië en op Château Léoville-Barton in Bordeaux dus het zult u niet verbazen dat de wijnen van Philip Togni heel Bordeaux aandoend zijn. Alle wijnen zijn Estate Bottled, wat betekent dat ze alleen druiven gebruiken die we zelf verbouwen.
De Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet is een Margaux-type blend van voornamelijk Cabernet Sauvignon, met Merlot, Cabernet franc en Petit Verdot. De Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019 is een klassieke Togni-wijn, bedoeld om minstens tien jaar te bewaren en daarna nog 30+ jaar goed te kunnen rijpen in een koele kelder. Hints van groene olijf en tijm voegen een hartige nuance toe aan de frambozen- en kers op de neus, terwijl het medium tot volle gehemelte geconcentreerd is in een dichte, gestroomlijnde vorm die golven van stoffige tannines afwerpt, gebufferd door hints van ceder en vanille met aanhoudende cassis tonen in de afdronk. Dit is een icoon welke niet mag ontbreken in een mooie wijn-collectie.
WEETJE: Elk jaar houden ze een deel van de nieuw gebottelde wijn achter om opnieuw uit te brengen wanneer deze tien, twintig en dertig jaar oud is een wist u dat u een leuke korting krijgt als u kiest voor afhalen in ons Wine Warehouse!
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | Californie |
| Appellatie | Napa Valley |
| Wijnhuis | Philip Togni |
| Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Natural wijn | Nee |
| Vegan | Nee |
| Jaar | 2019 |
| Drinken vanaf | 2027 |
| Drinken tot | 2052 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
| Inhoud | 0.75 ltr |
| Houtrijping | Ja |
| Bubbels | Nee |
| Dessert wijn | Nee |
| Afsluiting | Kurk |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Smaakprofiel | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink momenten | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
Rating
95+
Release Price
$150
Drink Date
2030 - 2050
Reviewed by
Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date
31st May 2022
Source
End of May 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a classic Togni wine, meant to be laid down for at least a decade and capable of aging well for 20 years beyond that in a cool cellar. Hints of green olive and thyme add savory nuance to the raspberry and cassis shadings on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is concentrated into a dense, streamlined shape that throws off waves of dusty tannins, buffered by hints of cedar and vanilla, with lingering cassis notes on the finish.
Earlier this year, I was able to arrange a visit with Philip and Birgitta Togni. Now in their mid-90s, their daughter Lisa is largely running the show, but we spent some socially distanced time outside talking about their early days on Spring Mountain. Not surprisingly, the Glass fire was the first topic of conversation, as there were scorched tree trunks all around, and a crew of workers were cutting and removing dead and fallen trees.
"Our neighbors [Lokoya] saved us," said Philip. It is an untold story of the recent fires in California, that in the wake of overstretched government-funded firefighting departments, private companies with deep pockets have had to contribute to the defense of their own properties—but they have also come to the aid of their neighbors. "We've been lucky to be here for 45 years," said Birgitta.
The two of them have been in Napa since 1959, when Philip started working for Mayacamas. He later moved on to work for Chapellet—helping establish their vineyard on Pritchard Hill and making their legendary 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon—and Cuvaison, where he was working as winemaker, when, as Philip tells it, "Birgitta said, 'Let's not work for somebody else.' "
By 1981, they had purchased 25 acres on Spring Mountain and planted 4.5 acres—three of them devoted to Sauvignon Blanc, "for cashflow," said Philip. They made their first Cabernet in 1983 but replanted in 1985—most of their current vines date to then, a mix of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. "I made the '56 Château Lascombes," said Philip. "So, I mirrored that cépage."
Lisa Togni, who has an MBA and worked harvests in Australia (twice) and at Léoville Barton, said, "So much of what we do here is similar to how things used to be done in the Médoc. If we can grow good grapes, the winemaking is easy."
The vineyards now encompass a total of 10.5 acres, with two parcels that produce softer, less tannic wines, devoted to the production of Tanbark Hill. Yields are thinned to three tons per acre, never supplemented by outside fruit.
But despite the small size of the estate, 10-ton fermenters are the norm. "We prefer the larger volume, for higher-temperature fermentations," said Lisa. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, with about 40% new French oak.
The family does plan to bottle 2020 wines this summer. "We picked well before the Glass fire," said Lisa. "We'd just pressed the day before."
Later, we went down into the cellar to taste, still being careful to stay far apart—Philip sat on a stool about 30 feet away. We didn't look at barrel samples on this occasion, but we did taste the current releases (2019) and a couple of library releases that are made available to long-term customers. These remain benchmark mountain Cabernets, with decades of aging potential.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(96-99)
From: Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Parts 1 & 2 (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is off the charts. What a wine. The 2019 captures all the Togni signatures, but with both more fruit richness and energy than is the norm. A Cabernet of gravitas and consequence, the 2019 is shaping up to be one of the wines of the year. Black cherry, plum, graphite, spice and incense build into the palate-staining finish. The 2019 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, all co-fermented. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. All I can say is: Wow!
- By Antonio Galloni on February 2021
It’s always a pleasure to sit down with Philip and Lisa Togni, even if that means virtually in our current world. Readers will find a number of compelling wines among these new and upcoming releases. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a terrific example of the finesse of the year. I suspect the 2019 will be even better, as it has more depth and energy. The sweet Ca’ Togni doesn’t seem to get much attention, but it is one of the finer editions I can remember tasting. I also had an opportunity to taste three older wines from Togni’s library program. All of them were stellar, and reminders (as if that was needed) of how compelling these wines can be. For readers who want to taste fine, age-worthy Napa Valley Cabernets with Old World leanings, Togni must be at or near the top of the list.
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