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 Composition: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot
Harvest: The grapes were harvested in mid October with 25.7 degrees average brix, 0.69 total acidity, and 3.60pH Oak Aging: 22 months in 50% new French oak barrels 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. The 2005 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon has 20% Merlot blended in to soften the tannins for palate feel and add desirable aromas for complexity. All grapes were harvested at their peak maturity. The wine was barrel aged in 50% new French oak from Treuil cooperage. The wine is deep garnet in color, varietally true to type in aroma, and well balanced on the palate. This wine has a long future, but can be enjoyed today for it's vibrancy of flavor. |
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