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Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The fruit for this wine is grown at our Dos Olivos Vineyard in the Oakville AVA. The well-drained soil and moderate temperature of this valley floor vineyard in conjunction with our attentive farming practices create ideal conditions for the production of deeply fruited and well-extracted Cabernet Sauvignons.
Vineyards
The fruit for this wine is grown at our Dos Olivos Vineyard in the Oakville AVA. The well-drained soil and moderate temperature of this valley floor vineyard in conjunction with our attentive farming practices create ideal conditions for the production of deeply fruited and well-extracted Cabernet Sauvignons.
Harvest & Winemaking
With steadily mild temperatures throughout the growing season, the 2009 vintage progressed very smoothly and the clusters ripened evenly. The berries were harvested late September through early October and underwent our rigorous sorting process before crush. Prior to being transferred to 55% new French oak barrels for aging, fermentation was completed in tank. The wine aged for 18 months in barrel prior to bottling in May 2011.
Tasting Notes
Bold and garnet-black in color, this wine boasts a bountiful nose of baked black plum, dark currant and blackberry pie, supported by whispers of espresso bean, dried violets and tar. Ripe Bing cherry and boysenberry lead on the palate, while deep flavors of cinnamon toast, molasses and maple follow. Long and lingering, the mineral finish swirls with robust yet creamy tannins and subtle touches of Earl Grey tea and vanilla bean.
Pairing
A wine as complex and beautiful as this would be best showcased alongside a hearty yet simple preparation. Grilled Kansas City Strip Steaks with roasted shallots or roast lamb shoulder with Provencal vegetables would be excellent choices to partner with this wine, as would a dry, mature cheese like Asiago d’Avello.
- SRP
- $80
- buy
- Varietal
- 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Oakville
- Alcohol
- 14.1%
- Released
- October 2012
- Aging Potential
- 12 years