2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate Grown

• Varieties:
  100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  
• Appellation:
  Paso Robles - Templeton Gap District
• Average brix at harvest:
  24.8
• Vineyard:
  Estate
• Alcohol:
  13.6%
• Acidity:
  0.66 g/100ml
• pH:
  3.59
• Residual sugar:
  0.02g/100ml
• Date bottled:
  April 10, 2020
• Cases produced:
  322
• Retail Price:
  $ 28.00

Growing conditions:
Above average winter rainfall, no frost and normal budbreak produced great fruit set. Judicious thinning and a warm summer led to an outstanding harvest and excellent quality and yields.

Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with FX-10 yeast then pumped over daily for 15 days prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, this cabernet sauvignon was aged for 27 months in French and Hungarian oak then blended with 5% Merlot & 5% Tannat prior to bottling.

Tasting notes:
Intense aromas of red plum, black cherry and dark chocolate with wisps of cinnamon are complimented by a background of subtle oak. Rich flavors with layers of large, soft tannins interlocking with complex oak tannins for a long, elegant finish.

Cellaring:
While enjoyable now, this Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to improve with proper cellaring for another 4-8 years in the bottle with a plateau of best drinkability from 2025-2030.

Food selection:
This elegant wine will compliment a large array of food dishes but is best with filet, pork loin, and chocolate desserts.