Palate
The
soft tannins in the wine make it smooth and rich with notes of cassis, cherry and
ripe plum. Winemaker Lynn Watanabe creates this wine to be food friendly and
ready to drink. Supple on the palate and beautiful notes of vanilla on the nose
make this Cabernet a delicious, well – balanced wine.
Growing Conditions
The family is committed to growing grapes without the use of chemicals. Certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers, Oakville Winery uses organic vineyard management techniques. Selective leaf and shoot removal reduces fungus and mildew pressure. Cover crops like oats, peas, mustard and vetch, are planted between rows to naturally inhibit soil erosion, reduce dust, restore nutrients and encourage microbiological activity. Even grape skins and stems are composted after harvest and added back to the soil, replenishing nitrogen and potassium and increasing microbiological activity.
Oakville is the hub of Napa’s Cabernet fame and we feel a great responsibility to perpetuate that legacy. The Oakville Wines are entitled to be labeled Estate as we both grow and produce our wines in the Oakville AVA. This distinction compels us to guard both the quality of the wine and the annuity of the land for generations to come. The Pelissa Vineyard is 60 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
At Oakville Winery we strive to produce wines that represent our land and its
heritage. Our delicious Cabernet Sauvignon is a style that reflects modern
Oakville, while at the same time captures the classic flavors of the region.
Harvest
Harvest Dates: 10/21 to 10/28/2007
Aging
All aged 26 months in 60% new French
oak barrels.
