91  –Wine & Spirits Magazine
"A firm and elegant cabernet, this is loaded with red fruit that rides high above the palate.  The tannins have a black olive and red spice tone.  For roast lamb."

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Composition: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot

Harvest: The grapes were harvested in early October. The average degress brix was 25.5 with 0.62 total acidity and 3.82 pH.

Oak Aging: 22 months in new 50% French oak from Treuil cooperage i.e. Aillier and Troncais. The wine is unfined and lightly filtered.

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.
Production: 1921 cases

The 2003 vintage Volker Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon combines 8% of Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot for added structure and complexity. The grapes were harvested at peak maturity in early October. The wines were aged in 50% new oak from central France, all from the Treuil Cooperage. Dark in hue, varietally distinct, and well balanced on the palate, our Cabernet Sauvignon has a long future, but can be enjoyed today.

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Composition: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot

Harvest: The grapes were harvested October 2nd, 8th, and 9th. The average degrees brix was 25.3 with 0.65 total acidity and 3.69 pH.

Oak Aging: 22 months in 50% new French oak (i.e., Aillier and Troncais). The wine is unfined and lightly filtered.

Production: 2304 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The 2002 Volker Eisele Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon combines a blend of 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot for added structure and complexity. The grapes were harvested at their peak maturity in early October. After careful vinification to enhance their individuality the lots were blended to best reflect the character of the vineyard. This wine was barrel aged in 50% new oak from the center of France, all from the Treuil cooperage. The wine is richly fruited, yet has structure and depth of character for extended cellaring.

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Composition: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc.

Harvest: The grapes were harvested October 9th through the 15th. The average degrees brix was 24.5 with 0.7 total acidity and 3.4 pH.

Fermentation: Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks with a peak temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maceration: Long term; 14 days.

Oak Aging: 22 months in new French oak (i.e., Nevers from Seguin Moreau and Treuil) The wine is unfined and unfiltered.

Production: 1350 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

The deep ruby hue is suggestive of great fruit concentration. Blackberries, currants, and toasty oak aromas are mirrored on the palate. The texture is rich with firm tannins and fruit acidity giving promise of a long future.

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Composition: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 4% Merlot

Harvest: The grapes were harvested September 27th through October 15th. The average degrees brix was 24.5 with 0.7 total acidity and 3.4 pH.

Fermentation: Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks with a peak temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maceration: Long term; 14 days.

Oak Aging: 22 months in new Nevers and Allier oak from Treuil, a French cooperage. The wine is unfined and unfiltered.

Production: 2500 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

Purple garnet hues are followed by the concentrated flavors of spicy oak, black fruits and cassis. The tannins are ripe and well integrated. This intense and complex wine will be memorable.

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Composition: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot

Harvest: The grapes were harvested the first week of October. The average degrees brix was 24.5 with 0.6 total acidity and 3.75 pH.

Fermentation: Fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks with a peak temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Maceration: Long term; 14 days.

Oak Aging: 22 months in 60% new Nevers, Allier and Troncais oak, from Treuil, a French cooperage. The wine is unfined and lightly filtered.

Production: 1350 cases

Organic: All fruit is organically grown in our estate vineyard.

This classically styled Napa Valley Cabernet is intensely aromatic of mature fruit and complementary French oak. The flavors are rich and the tannins supple, all of which leads to a wine of distinction and fond memories.

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