Rutherford, Napa Valley
Accolades:
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
91 Points Wine Spectator
Sept. 2008
"Top Honors"
James Laube, Wine Spectator
August 3, 2009
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
91 Points Wine Spectator
August 2009
Tasting Notes:
This is our proprietary blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet that is crafted to be enjoyed early, spending just a few months in oak barrels. The fruit is sourced from the same Rutherford vineyard as our Cabernet Sauvignon.
A perfectly balanced blend. Medium to full bodied with concentrated fresh wild berry and sweet tea tannins that give way to an elegantly broad mid palate and a pleasingly long fruit finish.
Vineyards:
Our fruit comes from the beautiful Round Pond Estate vineyards. Each row has been selected and meticulously tended to by our winemaker to insure that each vine produces the highest quality fruit showing the unique, alluvial Rutherford soils that resulted from the changing path of Conn Creek and the Napa River over the last several thousand years.
| Brix at Harvest | 25.7 Brix |
| Varietal Composition | 60% Sangiovese 30% Syrah 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Technicals | TA 0.57g/100ml, pH 3.5 |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Winemaking | Hand Harvested in cool morning hours Fermented in small 1 ton bins |
| Harvest Date | October 1, 2008 |
| Cooperage | 8 months of aging in French Oak barrels |