2020 Ancestor 1.5L Magnum

Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Petit Verdot, 20% Malbec

Aging Recommendation: Drink now through 2040

Alcohol: 14.8% | pH: 3.74

Harvest Date: Cabernet Sauvignon – Block 5: 10/01/20 & Block 61: 10/12/20, Petit Verdot – Block 48: 10/14/20, Malbec – Block 54: 9/21/20

Fermentation: Destemmed and fermented in closed top fermentors, with delestage daily for the first few days of fermentation, followed by open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 16 days.

Aging: Aged for 16 months in 59-gallon French oak barrels, 60% of which were new oak.

Pairing Suggestions: Pair with roasted meats, reduction sauces, Osso Bucco, and dark chocolate!