> 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Alcohol: | 14.1% |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| Bottling Date: | July 17, 2007 |
| Harvest Date: | October 4, 2005 |
| Oak: | 60% New French and American |
| Release Date: | March 15, 2008 |
| Sugar: | 0% |
| Tasting Notes: | This elegant and balanced wine has silky tannins framed with notes of cherry and raspberry fruit along with nutmeg, sweet vanilla and cocoa accents from the new oak barrels. |
| Time In Oak: | 20 Months |
| Varietal: | 97.75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 0.25% Petite Verdot |
| Vineyard Notes: | This 100 acre vineyard is located in the hills east of Rutherford. Block 1A and 10 were planted in 2000 and each contains closely spaced, vertically trellised Clone 4 or 337 Cabernet Sauvignon on 101-14 rootstock. Block 1A (clone 4) is located on a steep hillside with thin, red soils and a southwestern exposure and block 10 (clone 337) are on an east facing bench on the west side of the vineyard. The combination of these blocks adds complexity to this wine. The grapes were hand picked at the peak of flavor and crushed within hours of harvest to insure the flavor was maintained. |
| Vintage Notes: | The 2005 growing season was late in California allowing for a long hang time on the vine. |
| Year: | 2005 |
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