2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Notes

  • 100% Cabernet Savignon
  • 100% Lodi Appellation
  • 14.9% Alcohol
  • pH 3.6, TA 6.7 g/L, RS 0.12gm/100ml
  • Hand harvested 10.13.05
  • Vine yields of 2-3 tons/acre
  • Small lot fermentation, gentle basket press, gravity racks, attention to individualized lots promotes unique detail.
  • Aged 26 months in oak, 20% new French and American oak
  • Vineyard centric, allows the unique expression of the vineyard
  • 365 cases produced
  • Bottled 3.15.10

Tasting Notes

  • Aromas:Dried black cherry, huckleberry preserves, subtle violets, hints of vanilla
  • Flavors:Rich black cherry/currant fruit, slight vanilla crème Brule undertones, with distinct bold silkyness on the finish, reflecting an intimate connection with the soil where this wine was grown
  • Texture:Rich, elegant and substantial, yet still lively, this is a truly polished Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Color:Dark mahogany Hue with a spectacular Rich Ruby Red cast
  • Food Pairing:Flank Steak, Stuffed Pork Chop, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner

Vineyard

  • Own-rooted, 17-year-old, vertical-cordon Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Regulated deficit diligently practiced to enhance wine grape quality
  • No till vineyard management, promote native cover for beneficial insects and soil microbes
  • Early leaf pulling to promote light exposure and air circulation
  • Crop thinned to balance vine load, matching the specific demands of the growing year
  • Weak shoot removal; opens up interior of vine while closing the "ripeness gap" between clusters

Suggested Retail Pricing

Twenty seven dollars

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