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2012 Casey Flat Ranch Estate
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The Vineyard: The Casey Flat Ranch vineyard sits on a gentle slope at a 2000-foot elevation in the rugged western mountains overlooking the Capay Valley. The 24-acre vineyard is planted to Bordeaux and Rhone varieties. The first vines were planted in 2004 and the vineyard is sustainably cultivated, using materials and farming techniques that emphasize water and soil conservation. The growing season brings warm days and cool nights, creating climate conditions similar to the St. Helena appellation, just 22 miles to the West.
The Vintage: After two cool years, we finally had a warm and sunny spring. Although the temperatures teased us in the high 30’s, we had very little need to protect our buds from the frost. Full bud break came around the end of March with slow growth through the month of April. From late Spring to Summer and into Fall, the weather was consistently dry, sunny and warm. It was a near perfect growing season across the North Coast.
Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Franc, 1% Viognier
Appellation: Capay Valley
Vineyard Designation: Casey Flat Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.8%
Production: 1039 cases
The Vintage: After two cool years, we finally had a warm and sunny spring. Although the temperatures teased us in the high 30’s, we had very little need to protect our buds from the frost. Full bud break came around the end of March with slow growth through the month of April. From late Spring to Summer and into Fall, the weather was consistently dry, sunny and warm. It was a near perfect growing season across the North Coast.
Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Franc, 1% Viognier
Appellation: Capay Valley
Vineyard Designation: Casey Flat Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.8%
Production: 1039 cases