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2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

A luscious Bordeaux blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dash of Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.


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The Wine

Deep red in the glass, this sultry wine shows dark berry fruit on the nose followed by black current, plum, with an undertone of lavender and allspice. Rich and velvety on the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits full and smooth tannins, yet maintains a youthfulness. Plum and pluot re-emerge on the palate carried by undertones of rhubarb and hints of nutmeg. Great aging potential.

Vintage

The string of near perfect vintages continued for the fifth year in 2016, with an early bud break and flowering followed by sunny days and relatively mild temperatures throughout the growing season. We were able to have almost all of our grapes safely in the cellar before the valley's first signifcant fall rainstorm arrived on October fourteenth.

Vineyard

Our Yountville vineyard forms the heart of our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with grapes from our Rutherford and Calistoga vineyards rounding out the blend. We farm all of our vineyards naturally, without artificial pesticides or herbicides, and they are certified organic. the result is a full-bodied, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with pure flavors and a pronounced sense of place.

Winemaker's Notes

Alcohol
14.4%
Fermentation
indigenous yeast
Harvest date
Sept. 19-27, 2016
Sugar
24.4 Brix at harvest
Bottling date
August 2018
Release Date
March 2020
Total acid
5.7 g/L
pH
3.68
Time in oak
21 months
Type of oak
French oak (60% New)
Blend
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc

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