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1998 Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family) Cabernet Sauvignon Jefferson Cuvée
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Cuvée: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot
Barrel Aging: 18-24 Months French Oak – Nevers
Alcohol: 14.1%
Vineyards:
Tietjen Vineyard on Niebaum Lane – Rutherford, Napa Valley
This 7 ½ acre vineyard on Niebaum Lane is a consistent favorite. The Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard shows a great core of berry fruit with tremendous brightness. It also adds an elegance and suppleness to the texture of the wine.
Ehlers Lane Vineyard – St. Helena, Napa Valley
This small vineyard on Ehlers Lane was planted in the early 1970’s and produces cabernet sauvignon of great power and intensity that gives black-fruit character and rich texture to the wine.
Home Ranch Vineyard – Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
The Merlot in the wine comes from block IV on their ‘Home Ranch’ Vineyard. The Merlot offers gorgeous blueberry and red berry flavors and aromatics. The bright fruit is accompanied by a suppleness that shows in the mouth-feel of the final wine.
Barrel Aging: 18-24 Months French Oak – Nevers
Alcohol: 14.1%
Vineyards:
Tietjen Vineyard on Niebaum Lane – Rutherford, Napa Valley
This 7 ½ acre vineyard on Niebaum Lane is a consistent favorite. The Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard shows a great core of berry fruit with tremendous brightness. It also adds an elegance and suppleness to the texture of the wine.
Ehlers Lane Vineyard – St. Helena, Napa Valley
This small vineyard on Ehlers Lane was planted in the early 1970’s and produces cabernet sauvignon of great power and intensity that gives black-fruit character and rich texture to the wine.
Home Ranch Vineyard – Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
The Merlot in the wine comes from block IV on their ‘Home Ranch’ Vineyard. The Merlot offers gorgeous blueberry and red berry flavors and aromatics. The bright fruit is accompanied by a suppleness that shows in the mouth-feel of the final wine.