2009 Adagio - Rutherford, Napa Valley

Our Pedemonte Cellars wines come from the Rutherford Appellation of the Napa Valley. For the last 20 years, our winemakers have tended this prestigious vineyard, meticulously selecting specific rows in separate blocks, and then cultivating each differently to encourage the best from each wine. Our wine has been nurtured from the vine to the bottle by the same caring hands, and we strive to let each vintage be an expression of the exceptional Rutherford fruit from which it derives.

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Accolades:
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
92 Points Wine Spectator
June 2010

"Top Rated Honors"
James Laube, Wine Spectator
August 3, 2009

Wine Spectator 20 to Watch
"Exciting New Cabernet Labels"
November 15, 2007

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 a crispness on the palate that balances the intense wild berry, currant fruit and mild sweet tea tannins which lead to a full rich mid palate and a surprisingly fresh, long smooth 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	24.1 Brix
Varietal Composition	60% Sangiovese 30% Syrah 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Technicals	TA 0.64g/100ml, pH 3.69
Alcohol	14.0%
Winemaking	Hand Harvested in cool morning hours Fermented in small 1 ton bins
Harvest Date	October 10, 2009
Cooperage	8.5 months of aging in French Oak barrels