Nose
This 2013 Stanton Estate Cabernet is expressively dark and fragrant, with juicy blackberry, cherry, currant and earthy nuances.
Palate
This 2013 Stanton Estate Cabernet is expressively dark and fragrant, with juicy blackberry, cherry, currant and earthy nuances finishing with ample but well-integrated tannins.
Growing Conditions
The growing season of 2013 was relatively normal except that we were in the second year of an historic California drought. Despite the lack of adequate rainfall, our yields were still near average, and our cabernet came in at 3.7 tons per acre.
Aging
Aged for 20 months in 100% French oak, 50% new
