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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% estate fruit – 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Winemaker Notes

Sourced from one of our coolest hillside estate vineyards, this Cabernet Sauvignon weaves a compelling story of contrast and harmony with aromas of fresh blackberries, black cherry cola and a touch of olive and savory spice. An ideal balance of daytime sun exposure combined with cool nights cultivates grapes that lead to a dark, dense profile, balanced by bright acidity and flavors of graham cracker pie crust. With firm round tannins providing a graceful structure, it guides you to a long, elegant finish that highlights the impressive depth our Cork Tree vineyard.

Production

Winter and spring provided ample rain, which allowed the vines to set a generous crop with excellent canopies. Budbreak arrived a little over a week early, and we enjoyed warm, steady weather throughout spring and summer. We began picking Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and some Merlot as early as mid-August, but the first big push began after a Labor Day heat event, when our generous canopies paid dividends, helping shade the grapes. After a busy few weeks, a cool spell allowed the remaining grapes time to mature. To counter the impact of modest mid-September rains, we applied a careful fruit drop, and were equally diligent during sorting. Overall, harvest lasted eleven weeks, delivering wines with excellent concentration, supple tannins, lovely finesse and dynamic acidity.