Nose
Cedary dark cherry and blackberry fruit aromas, with hints of dried herbs, cassis, vanilla, and green olive.
Palate
Full-bodied, dark berried, well-structured.
Growing Conditions
This full-bodied, dark berried, mouth-filling Cabernet is sourced from the Preston Vineyard located in the Rutherford Appellation. The region is known for its gravelly soils which produce rich, opulent red wines with fine-grained tannins and incredible complexity. The fruit for this full-bodied, well structured cabernet is sourced from the Preston Vineyard in Rutherford, an area where some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley is grown.
Harvest
10/08 - 11/04/2009
Winemaking
Fermentation: Stainless Steel
Aging
18 month 100% barrel aged.
Appearance
Medium-dark ruby in color.
