Wonderful aromas of blackberry pie, tobacco leaf, and chocolate truffle introduce flavors of black currant, pink peppercorn, and vanilla bean. Silky tannins linger throughout the finish along with notes of plum, cedar, and fennel. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavors make this the perfect pairing for a hearty beef stew or chocolate brownies and good company.
Resting on the hill next to the kitchen on our Dry Creek Valley estate sits this picturesque hillside vineyard. The high elevation soils drain easily, forcing the vines to dig deep into the hillside, increasing their stress and creating dark grapes with bountiful tannins. The grapes were hand-harvested and carted down the hill to the winery for crush and an extended cold soak before a temperature-controlled fermentation with the wild yeast. After fermentation, the wine went into French oak barrels for the next 24 months before bottling.
Soil profile: Rocky volcanic loam
Aspect: Southwestern
Elevation: 950 ft
Year Planted: 1970
Clone: 3
Rootstock: St. George
Trellis: Bilateral Cordon
HARVEST October 2022
COMPOSITION 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec
ANALYSES
pH 3.61
Acidity .64 grams/100 ml
Alcohol 14.8%
Sugar .01%
PRODUCTION 4 Barrels
CELLARING Optimal storage temperature 55-60 F (13-16 C)
Gold Medal | 2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
