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1992 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemakers Comments
Several very good wine vintages occurred in the 1990s, and 1992 was one of them, particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon. Our 1992 Cabernet continues to develop nuances and complexity and will improve until about 2012.
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VINTAGE/VARIETY:
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1992
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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APPELLATION:
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Napa Valley |
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VARIETAL
COMPOSITION:
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91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
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VINEYARD
LOCATIONS:
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Mt.
Veeder/ Mayacamas mountains |
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HARVEST
DATES:
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September 10 to 29, 1992 |
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FERMENTATION
TIME:
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Two Weeks
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FERMENTATION
TEMP:
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72
to 75 Degrees (F) |
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TYPE
OF COOPERAGE:
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1000
gal. American Oak Casks and 60 gal. French Oak barrels |
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TIME
IN WOOD:
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Two and a half years |
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BOTTLING
DATE:
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May and June 1995
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ALCOHOL:
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13% |
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RESIDUAL
SUGAR:
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0.1% |
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OPTIMUM
PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:
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Now to 2012 |
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