Aromas of dark cherry, fresh cigar box and mint lead into a rich palate layered with mocha and delicate violet. Full-bodied with dusty tannins and balanced acidity, this mountain Cabernet offers generous fruit, robust structure and a long, polished finish.
VINEYARD DETAILS
Soil profile: Franciscan shallow iron-rich soils consisting of mostly Josephine, Laughlin & Hugo with great drainage allows the vines a slow, even rate of maturity.
Aspect: Southwestern
Elevation: 2000 feet
Year Planted: 1998
Clone: 7
Rootstock: SC
Trellis: VSP
HARVEST: OCTOBER 10, 2022
FERMENTATION
The grapes were hand-harvested and fermented with native yeast. The resulting wine was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels and bottled unfined.
COMPOSITION: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Petit Verdot
ANALYSES
pH 3.47
Acidity .63 grams/100 ml
Alcohol 14.8%
Sugar .01%
PRODUCTION: 424 cases
CELLARING: Recommended cellaring time 1 to 10 years
Optimal storage temperature 55-60 F (13-16 C)
GOLD MEDAL | 2025 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
