Nose
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
is true to site with powerful aromatics of black fruit and currant made ever more intriguing by purple
florals, cacao, and graphite.
Palate
On the palate a savory note of sage layers with black cherry and ripe
blueberry, buttressed by smooth, supple tannins. The mouthfeel and finish are characterized by an
exquisite tension, and long-lasting textural hedonism.
Growing Conditions
A classic vintage with few seasonal extremes, set the stage for superior quality. An excellent bloom and
set period were followed by a warm summer, lacking any significant heat spikes. Even ripening gave
way to a marginally early harvest of up to a week; concluding with the last of the cabernet sauvignon
being picked on October 22nd. The resulting wines boast site specificity, depth, and distinction.
Harvest
Hand-harvested at night, sheers only.
Bottling
Bottled unfined and unfiltered; June, 2016.
Winemaking
Fermented in small, closed-top stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts
6-day cold soak, 31 day total maceration
Gentle pumpovers and délestage
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barre
Aging
Aged 20 months in French oak barrels; 100% new.
Coopers: Baron, Darnajou, Radoux, Taransaud
Appearance
Almandine garnet in the glass.
Food Pairing
Fit for a wide range of epicurean delights, such
as grilled beef tenderloin, rosemary-rubbed rack of lamb, or a sumptuous venison stew. Serve at 50°-
55° F.