Nose
It is aromatic with a bouquet of delicate summer berries and fragrant roses.
Palate
With more body that the usual rose, a good structure and a creamy mouth-feel it is the perfect match for a variety of dishes.
Growing Conditions
This wine is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grown at Hughes Vineyard, at 1800 feet elevation on the West side of Howell Mountain.
Harvest
All handpicked on October 29, 2007 and gently brought to the winery in our 35 lb yellow picking lugs.
Bottling
We did not fine nor filter the wine prior to bottling in order to keep it as expressive and balanced as possible.
Winemaking
As usual, respect of the fruit is our objective. After rigorous sorting to pull out any undesired grapes or bits of stems, the grapes go into our stainless steel tank. The following day, when the must is still pink, we drain about 10 % of the juice, which then goes into 55 gallon stainless steel barrels for fermentation in the cool cellar. Primary fermentation can take up to 2 to 3 months, followed by the malolactic fermentation. During the fermentation the lees are stirred on a regular basis.
Aging
12 months in 55 gallon stainless steel drums
Appearance
A beautiful red raspberry color.
Food Pairing
Our favorites are simple; roasted chicken, pork on the grill, the list is endless. Toss your favorite pasta with sauteed mushrooms n a creamy sauce with some tasty garden herbs.
