Flavor Profile
“This Cabernet flaunts intense aromas of berries and spice, while a hint of bramble lingers in the background. Bright, juicy fruit flavors are complimented by refined, velvety tannins. This medium-bodied wine’s generous aromas and appealing mouthfeel beckon for just one more sip.”

The Vintage
2004 was a hot growing season until September, when temperatures cooled. The heat promoted exceptional ripening while the cooling extended hang time and preserved the fruit’s natural acidity. Warm, dry weather from early October through the beginning of November allowed for a successful harvest of perfectly flavored berries.

Winemaking Process
After de-stemming, the intensely ripe fruit was gently crushed, then soaked in its cool juice to maximize flavor extraction. The mixture of juice and skins was allowed to warm and then inoculated with select yeast strains to initiate fermentation. Over the next 10 days, pumpovers occurred twice daily to extract color and tannins. The wine was aged for approximately 1 year in a combination of American and French oak barrels adding structure and complexity to the finished wine.

Technical Data
* Total acidity: 0.60 g/100ml
* pH: 3.70
* Alcohol: 13.5%
* Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon. 1% Merlot

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