2021 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2052 |
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The vineyard and winery are located at 2,000 feet near the summit of Spring Mountain in the western foothills of Napa Valley. Philip arrived at Spring Mountain in 1975 and began (re)planting the vineyard in 1981, although vines were first planted here in the late 1800s. The oldest vines are now from 1985 and our youngest were planted in 1997. The ten-acre vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verd and they farm our vineyard themselves using organic methods.
There are three owners, Birgitta and Philip Togni, along with their daughter Lisa. Philip is a former student of Emile Peynaud at the University of Bordeaux, where he obtained his Diplôme National d'Oenologie many years ago while working as an assistant director at Château Lascombes. Philip came to the Napa Valley in 1959. Lisa has a background in the wine trade and has harvested in Australia and at Château Léoville-Barton in Bordeaux so it will come as no surprise that Philip Togni's wines are very Bordeaux-like. All wines are Estate Bottled, meaning they only use grapes that we grow ourselves.
The Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet is a Margaux-type blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019 is a classic Togni wine, intended to age for at least ten years and then further mature in a cool cellar for 30+ years. Hints of green olive and thyme add a savoury nuance to the raspberry and cherry on the nose, while the medium to full palate concentrates into a dense, streamlined form that throws off waves of dusty tannins, buffered by hints of cedar and vanilla with lingering cassis notes on the finish. This is an icon that should not be missing from any fine wine collection.
FACT: Every year they hold back some of the newly bottled wine to re-release when it is ten, twenty and thirty years old and did you know that you get a nice discount if you choose to pick up from our Wine Warehouse!
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Winery | Philip Togni |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2052 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 98+
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2027 - 2050
Possibly the best wine produced here since the terrific 2001 or 1991, Togni's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes across as rather cool and fresh, with gentle grace notes of mountain sage lending nuance to the predominantly red-berried fruit, tinged with cassis, mint and cedar. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and firm, with silky tannins and refreshing acids providing ample structure and amplifying the lingering, elegant finish.
My visit to this Spring Mountain outpost almost didn't happen. Torrential rains blew through the night before, downing numerous trees and cutting power to big swathes of Napa Valley. Fortunately, by the time I headed up the mountain, most of the trees across the road had been cleared. The one exception I was able to squeeze under in my low-slung Toyota Prius rental. The winery was without electricity, but after a short talk about the 7.5 inches of rain that he said had fallen over the previous 24 hours, 97-year-old Philip Togni fired up the generator and we went down to the cellar to taste.
Togni has 10.5 acres of vines on the slopes of Spring Mountain, with the oldest current vines planted in 1985. In principle, the vines are dry farmed, but Togni confesses that he might use water at times just to hold the sugar levels back if he feels like they're racing ahead of tannin ripeness. Tanbark Hill now accounts for about one-third of the production; it's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, while the estate bottling typically includes small proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wines have been unfiltered and unfined since 1988.
The 2021s are the current release, but the 2022s won't be far behind (usually offered in February), as the wines are normally bottled in late June or early July. And not to be missed for folks who haven't been long-time collectors is Togni's library release, typically 10 and 20 years after the vintage. The 2014 was showing very well, as the wines often do after 10 or more years of cellaring.
Published: Jul 03, 2024
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Vinous
99
Drinking Window
2031 - 2051
From: The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernets, Part One (Dec 2023)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is an outrageously beautiful wine and also one of the wines of the year. A soaring, exotic bouquet makes a strong opening statement. Pliant and creamy, with mind-blowing textural finesse, the 2021 dazzles from start to finish. Hard candy, mint, lavender, Kirsch and spice linger on the close. The 2021 possesses mind-blowing purity and exceptional finesse.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
It’s always a pleasure to stop by and taste with Philip, Birgitta and Lisa Togni at this small estate vineyard on Spring Mountain. This year’s releases are superb. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the finest in recent memory, while the Tanbark Hill benefits from a bit of fruit that could not be used for the main label because the tanks for that wine were full. The Togni Cabernets embody the essence of old-school classicism in Napa Valley. Earlier this year we hosted a vertical of the wines back to 1983, which was a great opportunity to be reminded of how well these wines age.
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Philip Togni is een levende legende in Napa Valley. Zijn domein ligt hoog op Spring Mountain, net boven de mistlijn, waar de omstandigheden ideaal zijn voor Cabernet van wereldklasse. Het domein werd in 1975 gekocht door Philip en zijn vrouw Birgitta. In 1981 volgde de eerste aanplant van de huidige wijngaarden. Alles wordt ter plekke gedaan: van druif tot botteling. De filosofie is eenvoudig maar streng: uitsluitend estate-wijn, zonder druiven in- of uitkoop.
Philip Togni studeerde oenologie in Bordeaux bij Émile Peynaud en werkte later in Californië bij iconische huizen als Chappellet, Mayacamas en Inglenook. Daar maakte hij onder meer de legendarische 1969 Cabernet van Chappellet. In de jaren tachtig begon hij voor zichzelf, en inmiddels staat zijn dochter Lisa naast hem aan het roer. Samen bouwen ze voort op zijn reputatie voor klassieke, langlevende Napa Cabernet. De wijngaard is klein, zo’n 10 hectare, verdeeld over steile, rotsachtige percelen. Cabernet Sauvignon voert de boventoon, aangevuld met Merlot, Cabernet Franc en Petit Verdot. Er is ook een klein perceel Black Hamburgh, dat wordt gebruikt voor een unieke zoete wijn. De bodem is vulkanisch en kalkrijk, wat de wijnen structuur en frisheid geeft.
Klimaat in Napa Valley – Spring Mountain
Het klimaat is mediterraan, met veel zon, droge zomers en koele nachten. De hoogte van het domein zorgt voor trage rijping, waardoor de druiven intensiteit en balans ontwikkelen. Dat verklaart waarom de wijnen zo goed kunnen ouderen en vaak pas na jaren hun volle potentieel laten zien.
Interessante feitjes over Philip Togni:
Philip Togni wordt gezien als een van de pioniers van Napa Cabernet in klassieke Bordeaux-stijl.
Zijn wijnen staan bekend om hun enorme bewaarpotentieel, vaak 20 jaar of langer.
Alle wijnen worden uitsluitend op het domein gemaakt en gebotteld.
Naast de befaamde Cabernet maakt het domein ook een tweede wijn en een zeldzame zoete variant van Black Hamburgh.
Een deel van de productie wordt bewust bewaard en later opnieuw uitgebracht als oudere jaargangen.
Bij Grandcruwijnen zijn de wijnen van Philip Togni verkrijgbaar. Ze liggen opgeslagen in het geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse, altijd onder de juiste omstandigheden. Bestel je online, dan kun je kiezen voor bezorgen of afhalen in Dordrecht. Bij afhalen verschijnt automatisch een extra korting tijdens het afrekenen.
The vineyard and winery are located at 2,000 feet near the summit of Spring Mountain in the western foothills of Napa Valley. Philip arrived at Spring Mountain in 1975 and began (re)planting the vineyard in 1981, although vines were first planted here in the late 1800s. The oldest vines are now from 1985 and our youngest were planted in 1997. The ten-acre vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verd and they farm our vineyard themselves using organic methods.
There are three owners, Birgitta and Philip Togni, along with their daughter Lisa. Philip is a former student of Emile Peynaud at the University of Bordeaux, where he obtained his Diplôme National d'Oenologie many years ago while working as an assistant director at Château Lascombes. Philip came to the Napa Valley in 1959. Lisa has a background in the wine trade and has harvested in Australia and at Château Léoville-Barton in Bordeaux so it will come as no surprise that Philip Togni's wines are very Bordeaux-like. All wines are Estate Bottled, meaning they only use grapes that we grow ourselves.
The Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet is a Margaux-type blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019 is a classic Togni wine, intended to age for at least ten years and then further mature in a cool cellar for 30+ years. Hints of green olive and thyme add a savoury nuance to the raspberry and cherry on the nose, while the medium to full palate concentrates into a dense, streamlined form that throws off waves of dusty tannins, buffered by hints of cedar and vanilla with lingering cassis notes on the finish. This is an icon that should not be missing from any fine wine collection.
FACT: Every year they hold back some of the newly bottled wine to re-release when it is ten, twenty and thirty years old and did you know that you get a nice discount if you choose to pick up from our Wine Warehouse!
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Winery | Philip Togni |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2052 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 98+
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2027 - 2050
Possibly the best wine produced here since the terrific 2001 or 1991, Togni's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes across as rather cool and fresh, with gentle grace notes of mountain sage lending nuance to the predominantly red-berried fruit, tinged with cassis, mint and cedar. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and firm, with silky tannins and refreshing acids providing ample structure and amplifying the lingering, elegant finish.
My visit to this Spring Mountain outpost almost didn't happen. Torrential rains blew through the night before, downing numerous trees and cutting power to big swathes of Napa Valley. Fortunately, by the time I headed up the mountain, most of the trees across the road had been cleared. The one exception I was able to squeeze under in my low-slung Toyota Prius rental. The winery was without electricity, but after a short talk about the 7.5 inches of rain that he said had fallen over the previous 24 hours, 97-year-old Philip Togni fired up the generator and we went down to the cellar to taste.
Togni has 10.5 acres of vines on the slopes of Spring Mountain, with the oldest current vines planted in 1985. In principle, the vines are dry farmed, but Togni confesses that he might use water at times just to hold the sugar levels back if he feels like they're racing ahead of tannin ripeness. Tanbark Hill now accounts for about one-third of the production; it's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, while the estate bottling typically includes small proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wines have been unfiltered and unfined since 1988.
The 2021s are the current release, but the 2022s won't be far behind (usually offered in February), as the wines are normally bottled in late June or early July. And not to be missed for folks who haven't been long-time collectors is Togni's library release, typically 10 and 20 years after the vintage. The 2014 was showing very well, as the wines often do after 10 or more years of cellaring.
Published: Jul 03, 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
99
Drinking Window
2031 - 2051
From: The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernets, Part One (Dec 2023)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is an outrageously beautiful wine and also one of the wines of the year. A soaring, exotic bouquet makes a strong opening statement. Pliant and creamy, with mind-blowing textural finesse, the 2021 dazzles from start to finish. Hard candy, mint, lavender, Kirsch and spice linger on the close. The 2021 possesses mind-blowing purity and exceptional finesse.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
It’s always a pleasure to stop by and taste with Philip, Birgitta and Lisa Togni at this small estate vineyard on Spring Mountain. This year’s releases are superb. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the finest in recent memory, while the Tanbark Hill benefits from a bit of fruit that could not be used for the main label because the tanks for that wine were full. The Togni Cabernets embody the essence of old-school classicism in Napa Valley. Earlier this year we hosted a vertical of the wines back to 1983, which was a great opportunity to be reminded of how well these wines age.
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Philip Togni is een levende legende in Napa Valley. Zijn domein ligt hoog op Spring Mountain, net boven de mistlijn, waar de omstandigheden ideaal zijn voor Cabernet van wereldklasse. Het domein werd in 1975 gekocht door Philip en zijn vrouw Birgitta. In 1981 volgde de eerste aanplant van de huidige wijngaarden. Alles wordt ter plekke gedaan: van druif tot botteling. De filosofie is eenvoudig maar streng: uitsluitend estate-wijn, zonder druiven in- of uitkoop.
Philip Togni studeerde oenologie in Bordeaux bij Émile Peynaud en werkte later in Californië bij iconische huizen als Chappellet, Mayacamas en Inglenook. Daar maakte hij onder meer de legendarische 1969 Cabernet van Chappellet. In de jaren tachtig begon hij voor zichzelf, en inmiddels staat zijn dochter Lisa naast hem aan het roer. Samen bouwen ze voort op zijn reputatie voor klassieke, langlevende Napa Cabernet. De wijngaard is klein, zo’n 10 hectare, verdeeld over steile, rotsachtige percelen. Cabernet Sauvignon voert de boventoon, aangevuld met Merlot, Cabernet Franc en Petit Verdot. Er is ook een klein perceel Black Hamburgh, dat wordt gebruikt voor een unieke zoete wijn. De bodem is vulkanisch en kalkrijk, wat de wijnen structuur en frisheid geeft.
Klimaat in Napa Valley – Spring Mountain
Het klimaat is mediterraan, met veel zon, droge zomers en koele nachten. De hoogte van het domein zorgt voor trage rijping, waardoor de druiven intensiteit en balans ontwikkelen. Dat verklaart waarom de wijnen zo goed kunnen ouderen en vaak pas na jaren hun volle potentieel laten zien.
Interessante feitjes over Philip Togni:
Philip Togni wordt gezien als een van de pioniers van Napa Cabernet in klassieke Bordeaux-stijl.
Zijn wijnen staan bekend om hun enorme bewaarpotentieel, vaak 20 jaar of langer.
Alle wijnen worden uitsluitend op het domein gemaakt en gebotteld.
Naast de befaamde Cabernet maakt het domein ook een tweede wijn en een zeldzame zoete variant van Black Hamburgh.
Een deel van de productie wordt bewust bewaard en later opnieuw uitgebracht als oudere jaargangen.
Bij Grandcruwijnen zijn de wijnen van Philip Togni verkrijgbaar. Ze liggen opgeslagen in het geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse, altijd onder de juiste omstandigheden. Bestel je online, dan kun je kiezen voor bezorgen of afhalen in Dordrecht. Bij afhalen verschijnt automatisch een extra korting tijdens het afrekenen.