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2008 Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series IV Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
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A perennial favorite, the 2008 Collaboration Series IV marks our third vintage of this right-bank Bordeaux-style blend made by winemaker Carolyn Lakewold from some of the oldest and most-treasured merlot vines at Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. Using only 100% free-run juice, Carolyn crafts a wine that is rich and complex with velvety soft tannins.
Blend: 60% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Cooperage: 50% New French and American Oak, 50% Neutral French and American Oak
Viticulture: Ryan Johnson
Vineyard: Ciel du Cheval
Winemaker: Carolyn Lakewold
Alcohol: 13.8%
Cases Produced: 187
The 2008 Collaboration Series IV marks our third vintage of this right-bank Bordeaux-styled blend made by winemaker Carolyn Lakewold from some of the oldest and most treasured Merlot vines at Ciel du Cheval. Using only 100% free-run juice Carolyn crafts a wine that is rich and complex with velvety soft tannins. The 2008 presents a powerful nose of ripe fruit, cherry cola, forest underbrush, sage and savory herbs, baking spices and chocolate. On the palate, it brings loads of ripe black and red fruits, licorice, cola and spice notes. This is artisan winemaking at its finest. Will continue to improve with 3-5 years of cellar time. We recommend a two hour decant if opened within the next couple of years.
Blend: 60% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Cooperage: 50% New French and American Oak, 50% Neutral French and American Oak
Viticulture: Ryan Johnson
Vineyard: Ciel du Cheval
Winemaker: Carolyn Lakewold
Alcohol: 13.8%
Cases Produced: 187
The 2008 Collaboration Series IV marks our third vintage of this right-bank Bordeaux-styled blend made by winemaker Carolyn Lakewold from some of the oldest and most treasured Merlot vines at Ciel du Cheval. Using only 100% free-run juice Carolyn crafts a wine that is rich and complex with velvety soft tannins. The 2008 presents a powerful nose of ripe fruit, cherry cola, forest underbrush, sage and savory herbs, baking spices and chocolate. On the palate, it brings loads of ripe black and red fruits, licorice, cola and spice notes. This is artisan winemaking at its finest. Will continue to improve with 3-5 years of cellar time. We recommend a two hour decant if opened within the next couple of years.