2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard
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Consistency is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of these wines from Dana Estates. Winemaker Chris Cooney and consulting winemaker Philippe Melka do a tremendous job of capturing the personality of the three estate vineyards in each and every vintage. Moreover, Cooney and Melka appear to have really dialed in these wines over the last few years. The Dana Cabernets are rich, but they are also deeply expressive of site, and full of character.
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My most recent tasting at Dana provided a good look at the last three vintages. The 2015s are opulent, flamboyant wines, and that is on top of a house style that seeks richness and intensity. Macerations were the longest ever, but winemakers Chris Cooney and Philippe Melka kept the temperatures low in order to avoid extracting harsh tannins. It will be interesting to see how those wines develop over the next few years. Dana's 2014s are just as impressive as they have been, while the last of the bottled 2013s capture the intensity and structure of that year. Cooney and Melka continue to refine the approach at Dana, where no expense is spared. The most recent development is an increased move towards dry farming where possible. These are some of the most unique and compelling wines in Napa Valley. Sadly, quantities remain tiny.
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Dana bottles some of their wines on the later side, so some of the 2013s were still in barrel when I stopped by in October. Chris Cooney has taken over the winemaking reins from Cameron Vawter, who is sailing around the world with his family. Philippe Melka remains the consulting winemaker. Nothing much has changed at Dana, where the Cabernets are statuesque, racy wines full of intrigue. As always, production is tiny, even by Napa Valley standards, but the level of care lavished on these vines and the wines once they are in the cellar has very few equals.
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