Estate Grown • Napa Valley
Vintage: We had high rain fall at the beginning of the season, a mild winter, and then we finally transitioned into a beautiful spring. There was an early bud break and flowering, followed by sunny days and high temperatures through June and August.
Vineyard: Our Yountville vineyard forms the heart of our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with grapes from our Rutherford vineyard rounding out the blend. We farm all of our vineyards naturally, without artificial pesticides or herbicides, and they are certified organic. The result is a full-bodied, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with pure flavors and a pronounced sense of place.
The Wine: On the nose, this exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon displays enticing aromas of raspberry and blackberry, fresh pine, peat, and moss with undertones of rose blossoms. On the palate, luscious dark fruit flavors are supported by orange and spicy undertones. Fresh tannins offer a supple mouth-feel on the mid-palate, leading into a long, satisfying savory finish.
Winemaker’s Notes
Alcohol………….14.7% by volume
Fermentation … indigenous yeast; 4 weeks of skin contact
Harvest date …. Sept. 26 – Nov. 13, 2017
Sugar ……………. 24.5 ̊ Brix (average)
Bottling date…. August 2019
Release date…..June 1, 2021
Total acid ……… 5.7 g/L
pH ………………..3.80
Time in oak…… 20 months in French oak
Type of oak …… 100% French oak
Blend ……………. 83% Cabernet, 17% Petit Verdot