• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vineyard Site: 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills
• Soil: Bale gravelly loam
• Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock
• Trellis: Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned
• Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Case Production: 507 Cases
• pH: 3.81
• TA (g/100ml): 0.59
• Harvest Date: October 22, 2011
• Brix: 24.8
• Aging: 17 months in 80% new French oak barrels
• Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 21, 2013
• Release Date: September 15, 2014

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: Aromas of cassis, raspberry and blueberry with hints of espresso coffee, mint, fresh herbs and spice.

Flavor: Black cherry, blackcurrant and brambleberry flavors mingled with mineral, spice and dark cocoa, finishing with silky tannins.

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