HiteJinro Launches 14 Premium Cult Wines from Napa Valley, USA

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] Hite Jinro announced on the 27th that it will release a limited edition of "14 Cult Wines" produced by four wineries in the Napa Valley region of the United States. As wine has become more popular, demand for "cult wines," which are produced in small quantities but have excellent quality, has also increased. This is to introduce consumers to a variety of premium cult wine brands.

The wines being released this time include a total of 14 varieties: 4 from Melka Winery, 3 from Lail Vineyards, 5 from Larkmead Vineyards, and 2 from Outpost Winery.

"Melka" is the winery of Philip Melka, who is considered the greatest winemaker currently in Napa Valley and is regarded as a legend. Philip Melka, originally from Bordeaux, consulted on winemaking at famous wineries such as Ch?teau Petrus and Napa Valley's Lail Vineyards. The wines he made himself have received perfect scores from critics, earning him the nickname "100-point winemaker." The wines being released include four varieties such as "Melka Metis Martinez Vineyard Napa Valley" and "Melka Metis Jumping Goat Vineyard Napa Valley," with only 100 to 200 bottles available in Korea on a limited basis.

The "Lail Vineyards" winery is owned by Robin Lail, the fourth-generation descendant of Gustav Niebaum, an indispensable figure in Napa Valley wine history, with winemaking handled by Philip Melka. Among the wines released this time, the 2012 vintage of "J. Daniel Cuvee Napa Valley" received a perfect score of 100 from wine critic Robert Parker, and the 2018 vintage received 100 points from Jeb Dunnuck. Additionally, the "Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon" was recognized for its quality by ranking first in the Top 100 best wines selected by the American wine magazine Wine Enthusiast.

The first generation of Napa Valley, "Larkmead Vineyards," is a winery with a 125-year history, but through continuous innovation, it produces wines for a new generation that embody the character of Napa Valley today. In particular, Larkmead is one of the most coveted wines by collectors, and "Larkmead Vineyards The Rock" and "Larkmead Vineyards Solari" are considered top-tier cult wines that receive constant praise from critics.

Located at an altitude of 670 meters in northern Napa Valley, the "Outpost" winery produces wines with rich concentration thanks to terroir influenced by volcanic soil and a special climate. Especially, the top-grade wine "True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon" received perfect scores of 100 from wine critic Robert Parker for both the 2014 and 2016 vintages. The wines released domestically are "Outpost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon" and "Outpost Napa Valley Zinfandel," each limited to 120 bottles.

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