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2014 Helianthus

Wine Details
Producer

Helianthus

Place of Origin

United States

Napa

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc

Vintages
2019201820172016201520142013
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Drinking Window

2018 - 2029

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Helianthus is a new project headed by Tom Futo's daughter, Jessica, and Futo winemaker Jason Exposto. The Soda Canyon vineyard sits about 300 feet in altitude. One of the unique aspects of He-li-an-thus is that it is aged almost exclusively in 500 and 600 liter barrels, which are unusual in Napa Valley.

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Helianthus is a new project headed by Jessica Futo, who is also taking on a greater role in her family's winery. He-li-an-thus emerges from the Redhead Vineyard, a cool site that sits between Soda Canyon and Atlas Peak. Futo winemaker Jason Exposto has crafted the first two vintages using 500 and 600 liter barrels, which are not often seen in Napa Valley. The wines are lush and racy, very much in the Futo style.