GRO Wines
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Star Vineyards"
Rutherford AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 32
Vintage: 2024
GRO Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Gravel bale loam soils with alluvial fans created from Mt. Saint John over millions of years
- Famed selection of historic California heritage clones Martha's and 6 grown on the Rutherford Bench
- Produced and bottled in the heart of Oakville, Napa Valley
- Aged in winemakers choice of 95% new French oak, blended with 5% Cabernet Franc for a fine finish
Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon produced exclusively for 2026 Premiere Napa Valley showcases heritage California clones “Martha’s” and “6” from the Rutherford Bench. Grown in gravelly loam soils shaped over millions of years by Mt. Saint John alluvial fans, and produced and bottled in the heart of Oakville, this estate Cabernet is elegantly finished with 5% Cabernet Franc and aged in 95% new French oak. Delivering Rutherford’s hallmark balance, structure, and depth, this exceptional lot is a tribute to Napa’s historic vineyards, thoughtful winemaking, and enduring craftsmanship—a precise and refined expression of Rutherford terroir.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
Lars Bjorkman
Winemaker, GRO Wines
Lars Bjorkman grew up in Fresno, CA, surrounded by table grape and raisin vineyards. His family settled there from Sweden just before he was born, making him the first of his family to be born in the United States. Using his offensive line football skills to get into University of California, Davis, where he initially planned to pursue medicine like his father, he instead pivoted to graduate with a degree in viticulture and enology from the world-renowned program. Lars has worked at Gloria Ferrer, R.H. Phillips, BRL Hardy’s in Australia, Flora Springs, and Saddleback in Oakville, where he now makes the wine along with owner Nils Venge--the first Napa Valley winemaker to receive 100 points from Robert Parker. He also consults for various projects.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis, class of 2000
O.I.V. summer marketing certificate, 2000
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Grow or get your hands on the most consistent, best tasting wine grapes, and repeat. Let the fruit shine, and show it's AVA & vintage characteristics.
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
312-730-7333
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
GRO Wines 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:
- New Jersey (Vias Wine)
- New York (Vias Wine)
- Texas (Redoux Wine)
International:
- Puerto Rico (Bespoke Selection)