Winemaker’s Comments

This wine is very vibrant and youthful in color, with a nose of violet, red plum, rasberry,

licorice, and spice. On the palate, a splash of more intense red cherries washes

in, along with an edge of black tea, tobacco, mint, and a finish that is long with

blackberries. The acidity is fresh, and the tannins are unified and supporting. Structurally,

this is an elegant, food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon, middle-weight, deep,

and intense, with an old-world expression.

 

Harvest Dates

September 4 to October 8

Fermentation

10 to 14 days at 72 to 75

degrees F

Time in Wood

Two and a Half Years

Alcohol

14.5%

Cases Produced

2000

Bottling Date

May and June 2010

Optimal Consumption

Now-2030