2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Gold Medal - 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
THE WINE
The fruit for this wine was sourced from two different and
distinctive appellations. The lush mouthfeel and bright characters of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from Lake County elegantly balance
the dark berry fruit and deep complexity of the Napa Valley Cabernet
and other Bordeaux varietals.
| VARIETAL | APPELLATION | VINTAGE NOTES |
| 78% Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | Cooler than usual temperatures lasted throughout the growing season until a late-August heat wave led to optimal ripeness at the time of harvest. |
| Lake | Consistently mild weather persisted during the growing season, leading to evenly-ripened fruit rich with intense berry flavor and complexity. | |
| 13% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot |
Napa | See above |
| 3% Petit Verdot |
Napa | See above |
THE WINEMAKING
The fruit for this blend was
harvested from late September through late
October, then sorted and and sent to
temperature-controlled tanks for fermentation.
Pump-overs were performed two to three times
daily to extract the intense flavors, and the
finished wine was aged in 50% new French oak
for sixteen months prior to bottling.
THE FLAVOR PROFILE
This bottling boasts a
fragrant bouquet of sweet red cherry, ripe
blackberry and fresh cranberry notes
intermingled with touches of briar, rose and bay
leaf. Entering with a flood of stewed blueberry,
ripe black plum and cassis flavors, the palate is
plush and plentiful, backed by supple tannins and
hints of creamy cocoa and sweet oak on the finish.
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