Fairchild Napa Valley
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 25
Vintage: 2024
Fairchild Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Oakville & Pritchard Hill vineyards.
- A blend of Stones No. 1, No. 2, & No. 3 95-100PT wines.
- 3rd TICKETS release created by proprietor Lawrence Fairchild and winemaker Philippe Melka.
- This 2024 vintage is your ticket to an incredible adventure.
Description
TICKETS by Stones invites you on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Napa Valley. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from our Oakville and Pritchard Hill vineyards, this 2024 vintage blends the exceptional Stones No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 95–100PT wines, showcasing gravelly soils, multi-clone complexity (Clones 2, 4, 8 and 191), and intense character. The brainchild of proprietor Lawrence Fairchild and acclaimed winemaker Philippe Melka, each bottle is a passport to exploration—taste, smell, and experience a world of layered fruit, structure, and elegance. Limited and immersive, TICKETS transforms wine into adventure, making every pour a moment to savor, imagine, and remember.
Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Fairchild Napa Valley
Philippe began at Chateau Haut Brion where his passion for cabernet-based blends and sauvignon blanc began. Additionally, he has worked at the renowned Dominus Estate and Chateau Petrus.
Country born: France
Education: Geology degree from the University of Bordeaux. Masters program in Agronomy and Enology.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Named as one of the top nine wine consultants in the world by Robert Parker.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Philippe believes that a grape must tell the story of its native soil. His pursuit of excellence in our wines is equaled only by his dedication to precision in winemaking. A proponent of vineyard-based wines and a native of Bordeaux, France he has devoted the past 15 years to winemaking in the Napa Valley. Its diversity of terroir and potential for extraordinary wines has been the foundation of a prolific winemaking career.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Lakeshore Sport & Fitness:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2023 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | The Vista | 29 (2025) |
| STEREOGRAPH | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 29 (2025) | |
| VGS Chateau Potelle | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 40th Anniversary Cuvée | 29 (2025) |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Valley's Beauty | 28 (2024) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | New Beginnings 2.0 | 28 (2024) |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Bohemian Thrill | 27 (2023) |
| Hyde Vineyard Estate | 2022 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 27 (2023) |
Winery Distribution
Fairchild Napa Valley is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Action Wine + Spirits)
- California (Wine Gems )
- Colorado (Empire Distributors Inc.)
- Florida (Breakthru Bev.)
- Georgia (Hemispheres Wine)
- Hawaii (Lotus Wine & Spirits)
- Nevada (Cork Distributors)
- Pennsylvania (Grapes To Glass)
- Tennessee (Empire Distributors of Tennessee, Inc.)
- Texas (Favorite Brands)