2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Appellation: Napa Valley

Composition: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Alcohol:13.5%

pH: 3.61

Ta: .61 g/100ml

Tasting Notes: Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, deep ruby in color, has ripe cherry, cassis and blackberry fruit aromas. On the palate, flavors of blackberries and raspberries, hints of roasted coffee and an earthy, savory spiciness coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish.

Winemaking Notes: Grapes from sites throughout Napa Valley were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into open-top stainless steel fermenters, at warm temperatures, to fully extract color and flavor. The fermented wine then was racked to a combination of French and American oak for aging of which 10% was new. During the aging process the wine lots were tasted throughout and blended back together just before bottling.