TASTING NOTES:
This special blend is wonderful to enjoy now and will also improve with age, for 10 years or more. Best accompanied with charcuterie or a savory meal, after allowing to breath for an hour (consider decanting).
 
FLAVOR PROFILE: Aromatics: Raspberry, plum, black cherry, and a hint of black licorice Body/Texture: Smooth, light acidity Color: Deep ruby Flavors: Perfect balance of blackberry, currant, star anise, cocoa and a dash of spice.
 
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS:
Nuts, cured meats, bold cheeses, mushrooms, duck, grilled lamb, pastas, chocolate desserts.
 
TECHNICAL DATA:
Appellation: 80% Alexander Valley 20% Russian River
Varietal: 80% Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (hand-picked on November 2, 2018) 20% Carignane (harvested October 3, 2018)
Cellaring: Aged 18 months with 80% new French oak
Bottled: June 9, 2020
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.73
Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L
Residual Sugar: 1.1 g/L
Malic Acid: 0.2 g/L
Volatile Acidity: 0.77 g/L
Production: 295 cases.
 
Silver Medal Winner
2020 Sonoma County Harvest Challenge