1 magnum of J Davies 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District autographed by senior winemaker Sean Thompson. 95 Points http://schramsberg.com
"The grapes for the wine come from vineyard blocks on the Schramsberg property in the Diamond Mountain AVA. Totaling 41 acres, the blocks are laid out in three isolated pockets ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet in elevation. They are flanked by two cool creek canyons and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests. Two of the blocks are Napa Valley's first hillside vineyards originally established by Jacob Schram. Not far from the blocks is Jack and Jamie's Grove, where the industry tasting was held last week.
"Jamie" is named for Hugh Davies' mother, who along with his father, Jack Davies, resurrected the old Schramsberg property beginning in 1965 with the vision of creating an American sparkling wine house.
Schramsberg is known for, among many things, being the first American wine served at any White House or State event at home or abroad. In 1972 a Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc was served at the "Toast to Peace" hosted by President Richard Nixon for the Premier Zhou En-lai in Beijing." http://napavalleyregister.com/calistogan/business/j-davies-releases--percent-cabernet-sauvignon