Nose
The nose is the essence of cabernet sauvignon with concentrated blackberry, plum, cassis, resin and subtle menthol.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is round and full while retaining a delightful freshness and a finish that lingers. This is a wine that will show well early in its evolution but age beautifully, and one that was definitely worth the effort!
Growing Conditions
We are incredibly proud of our 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a beautiful wine and one that clearly demonstrates the advantages of our unique mountaintop location and of farming our own property with a full-time vineyard crew. After all of the hard work in the vineyard and in the cellar, the finished wine is just as rich, ripe and balanced as you would expect from us.
Regions: 62% Sonoma, 38% Napa.
Harvest
Surprisingly, the timing of the 2011 harvest wound up being quite similar to 2010, with most of our grapes being harvested in early to mid November.
Bottling
Bottled in July 2013.
Winemaking
Fermentations completed in early December. Stainless steel.
Aging
Individual lots were aged in French oak, about 50% new, for 18 months prior to final blending.
