2007 Ancestor, Estate Reserve
| Composition: | 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 17% Petit Verdot, 17% Syrah |
| Harvest Dates: | Cabernet Sauvignon Block 41A - 9/5/07, Block 27 - 10/4/07, Block 20 - 10/24/07, Malbec Block 42 - 9/12/07, Petit Verdot Bock 23 - 10/2/07, Syrah Block 22A 10/3/07 |
| Fermentation: | Destemmed and fermented in closed-top fermenters with a combination of punch-down and pump-overs 2-3 times daily for 21 days. Blended from barrel selections. |
| Barrel Aging: | 18 months in French oak, 45% new, bottle aged two years prior to release. |
| Bottled: | 07-21-2009 |
| Production: | 443 cases (750ml) |
| Alcohol: | 15% |
| Total acidity: | 7.1 grams per liter |
| pH: | 3.47 |
| Winemaker’s Notes: |
Ancestor Estate Reserve is the best blended wine our estate offers each year, without regard to varietal or blending parameters. Typically a Bordeaux-style red, the 2007 Ancestor is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah. It offers a seductive, complex aromas of ripe black fruits, cedar, and sweet vanilla. The 2007 Ancestor is powerful, elegant and balanced. Drink now with beef, lamb and game, this wine will develop beautifully in bottle for another 10-15 years. Halter Ranch is home to an ancient Coast Live Oak. Surrounded by our vineyard, this tree has been designated one of the largest specimens of its kind. A witness to the ages, it stands as a symbol of heritage and preservation. We chose the name Ancestor for our Estate Reserve in honor of this ancient tree. |
| PDF version: | 2007 Ancestor, Estate Reserve |