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1991 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemakers Comments

Long a favorite around here, our 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon continues to fulfill its great early promise but will still benefit from further cellaring. Peak maturity is always a matter of personal taste but we are enjoying it greatly now with an hour or two of aeration before serving. However, those who save some bottles for at least five more years will be well rewarded.

VINTAGE/VARIETY:

1991 Cabernet Sauvignon

APPELLATION:

 Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder/ Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 September 16 to October 22, 1991

FERMENTATION TIME:

 10 days

FERMENTATION TEMP:

 72 to 75 Degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

 1000 gal. American Oak Casks and 60 gal. French Oak barrels

TIME IN WOOD:

 Two and a half years

BOTTLING DATE:

 Spring 1994

ALCOHOL:

 12 1/2%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 2010 to 2016
 
 

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