THE VINTAGE & VINEYARD:
The 2017 vintage will not be soon forgotten. The all-time precipitation record was set by mid-April as rain swept like waves over the North Coast, filling all the lakes, ponds and reservoirs. As the rain clouds subsided and the sun appeared, the vineyards in the Russian River Valley endured six different heat waves at or above 100°F, including a memorable 110°F on Labor Day. We harvested the fruit from September 6 through October 20 to make this beautiful Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon.
TASTING NOTES:
Our 2017 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with dark cherry, plum and baking spices. The delicious fruit is accompanied by black pepper notes, crushed violet and cassis. The palate has medium tannins, lingering spicy oak flavors with a velvety lush finish. Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon now with a grilled steak, rack of lamb or grilled winter vegetables.
- VARIETALS:
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 8% Merlot
- 3% Syrah
- 3% Cabernet Franc
- 2% Malbec
- 2% Petite Sirah
- 2% Zinfandel
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%
- TA: 0.59g/100mL
- pH: 3.74