85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California; full bodied and dry with notes of bramble fruit, mocha, pepper, pencil shavings, cigar box, mint, and coffee with well-integrated oaky tannins, balanced cleansing acidity, and a long finish. Sustainable
Emily's is Miner's eponymous offering in remembrance of Emily Miner, co-founder of Miner Family Winery. This blend is as expressive and elegant as this muse. Miner honor Emily by crafting a truly iconic Napa Valley wine for a truly iconic woman.
Vineyard: Stagecoach, Rutherford, Oakville and Chiles Valley
Barrel Aging: 22 Months in 60% new French oak.
Dave Miner began his journey in the wine business in 1993 as President of Oakville Ranch Vineyards following a number of years in the software industry. He launched his own label beginning with the 1996 vintage to critical acclaim that quickly solidified his position as a serious new vintner in Oakville. Born in Chicago, Dave lived for a number of years in southern California before staking his claim in the Napa Valley.
Oakville winery Miner Family Wines is located in the heart of Napa Valley along the scenic Silverado Trail. Each wine at Miner is crafted in a style to encapsulate the distinctive elements and the indelible fingerprints of their respective vineyards. The Miner team have sought and secured a number of California's finest vineyard sites, but only work with those allowing complete farming control. It is this level of detail and control, from vine to wine, that ensures a wine's consistency and quality. The Miner family's relationships with these owners and farmers are paramount to all they do.