The 2008 was harvested on October 16, fermented traditionally with extended maceration, and aged in neutral cooperage for 61 months to resolve its incredible reductive strength. Age has added a cedar bouquet to its spicy grenadine and rosemary aromas. For roundness and flesh, we blended in 6% of our 2010 Petite Sirah. The resulting palate possesses a sweet core of fruit which is framed by substantial tannins and a bright mineral finish.

94% Cabernet Franc Clone 1
Diamond Ridge Vineyards, Clear Lake AVA
Harvested 16 October
25.6 Brix

6% Petite Sirah
Diamond Ridge Vineyards, Clear Lake AVA
Harvested 24 October 2010
26.4 Brix

Fermentation techniques:
Water addition to 25 brix
Anchor NT112 yeast
5 g/L untoasted Alliers chips
32-day maceration

Elevage details:
Three weeks microbüllage pre ML
61 months in neutral French oak
Alcohol sweet spot at 14.1%
pH 3.76 at bottling
Alcohol: 14.1%
Production: 147 Cases

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