· Broad chewy tannins on the entry lead to a dense, dark mid-palate
· A long satisfying finish offers enticing dark chocolate, tarragon and subtle oak spice notes
· A long, moderately cool summer led to a harvest spread out between mid-August and November
· The relaxed pace allowed us to pick in numerous passes, focusing on individual rows or a single side of the vines
· Early frosts and drought conditions were countered with a meticulous approach to viticulture and sorting
· 2008 yielded small crops with good concentration and soft, appealing tannins
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: September 1 – October 28, 2008
Composition
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Zinfandel
Aging & Oak
16 months in oak
80% French, 20% American
55% new
Production and Technical Data
Average Sugar at Harvest: 26.9° Brix
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.59 g/ml titratable acidity
pH: 3.85
Bottled: May 2010
Release Date: February 2011