2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate Grown

• Varieties:
  100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  
• Appellation:
  Paso Robles - Templeton Gap District
• Average brix at harvest:
  25.4
• Vineyard:
  Estate
• Alcohol:
  14.2%
• Acidity:
  0.69 g/100ml
• pH:
  3.62
• Residual sugar:
  0.01g/100ml
• Date bottled:
  July 16, 2021
• Cases produced:
  293
• Retail Price:
  $ 30.00

Growing conditions:
Late winter rainfall (all in March), light frost (whites) and cool spring/early summer produced great fruit set. Judicious thinning and warm days lasting into October led to an outstanding late harvest with excellent quality and yields.

Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with D-80 yeast then pumped over daily for 17 days prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, this cabernet sauvignon was aged for 24 months in French and Hungarian oak 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.