| Composition: |
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc |
| Harvest Dates: |
Cabernet Sauvignon Block 20&21 10/22/08, Block 27 - 9/8/08, Block 30 10/23/08, Block 41A 10/1/08, Block 41B 10/3/08, Merlot Block 33 10/16/08, Malbec Block 42 9/30/08, Cabernet Franc Block 24 10/20/08 |
| Fermentation: |
21 days in closed-top fermenters, with a combination of punch-down and pump overs 2-3 times daily. |
| Barrel Aging: |
18 months in French oak, 30% new |
| Bottled: |
07-15-2010 |
| Production: |
1769 cases (750ml) |
| Alcohol: |
15.1% |
| Total acidity: |
7.2 grams per liter |
| pH: |
3.45 |
| Winemaker’s Notes: |
Blended with traditional Bordeaux varieties our Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and deeply concentrated with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry, interwoven with earth, sage, and spice. Big, ripe and juicy on the palate, its mouth-filling blackcurrant and dark plum flavors are balanced by round, supple tannins that guide the wine through a long, rich and smooth finish. Delicious now with grilled steak and lamb, prime rib, venison stew and other hearty meat dishes, it will age beautifully for another 7-10 years.
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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon |
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