Nose
The nose expresses gorgeous flavors of cassis, black raspberry compote, cocoa and blueberry.
Palate
The mouth is firm yet round, with intense flavors that evolve in the glass and balance the wine’s structure.
Growing Conditions
This is it - the release we’ve all been waiting for – our big estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the exciting and age-worthy 2007 vintage. With ample structure, blue-black fruit and great aging potential, this phenomenal wine is reminiscent of past vintages of our Reserve Cabernet.
Regions: 50% Napa, 50% Sonoma.
Bottling
The wine was blended and bottled in July 2009, and has been bottle aged for four months.
Winemaking
The final blend is composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot from our Wind Whistle and Callie’s vineyard blocks, and 6% Petit Verdot. Fermentation: Stainless steel.
Aging
French Oak.
