#1: Wine of the Year; Wine Spectator
92: points; Wine Spectator
Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Merlot
2% Cabernet Franc
Total Acidity: 0.57 g/100ml
pH: 3.75
Alcohol: 14.7%
Barrel Aging: French and American oak for 25 months
82% to new French oak
18% to new American oak

2006 ReserveCabernet Sauvignon

“This complex Cabernet Sauvignon delivers intense fruit aromas mingled with licorice, spice and slight mint aromatics. Black cherry and cocoa flavors lead to a rich, balanced palate of wood and fruit flavors that cumulate on the lingering finish.” Ray Einberger, Winemaker

Hand-picked grapes were crushed with 20% whole berries remaining.

Cold soaking on the skins for two days extracted soft tannins and intense color.

Twice-daily pumpovers during fermentation occurred for 6-9 days to aerate the wine and enhance aromatics and bouquet.

Lots are blended and placed in new French and American oak barrels for malolactic fermentation.

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