- #1
- Wine of the year
- Wine Spectator
- Blend
- 91% Cabernet Sauvignon
5% Merlot
4% Cabernet Franc - Total Acidity
- 0.60 g/100ml
- pH
- 3.66
- Alcohol
- 14.2%
- Barrel Aging
- New French and American oak
24 - 26 months
2005 ReserveCabernet Sauvignon
“This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon delivers intense fruit aromas mingled with chocolate cherry and slight mint aromatics. Cocoa and black cherry flavors lead to a complex, perfectly balanced palate of wood and fruit flavors that cumulate on the lingering finish.” Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Harvest commenced as one of the earliest harvests on record.
Warm summer months and cool evenings contributed to the uniformity of berry maturation.
A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyard and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.
Moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals.