Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill 2015

Philip Togni is a luminary. He planted his first vines at 2000 feet near the top of Spring Mountain in 1981. Born in England, Philip studied with the legendary Emile Peynaud and moved to Napa in 1959 where he first worked at Mayacamas. His resume grew quickly getting experience at Chalone, Chappellet, Cuvaison and Ingelnook. He was the head winemaker at Chappellet where he crafted arguably one of the finest wines ever made in Napa history, the 1969 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon. His wines always reflect an old-world sensibility and an uncanny ability to improve with bottle age.