Silverado Vineyards NV Limited Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Bottle Shot2 72dpi
2012
Limited Red Wine

2012 – Limited Cabernet Sauvignon

The Limited Cabernet Sauvignon features exceptional lots from our estate’s Cabernet vineyards in Coombsville and Stags Leap District, which express the character and distinction of only the best vintages.

In the winery’s 40-year history, only 15 vintages have earned the Limited designation.

APPELLATION: Napa Valley

VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

COOPERAGE: 14 months barrel age

Vintage Notes

Textbook conditions saw near-ideal spring bud break, steady flowering, even fruit set, and a lengthy stretch of warm days and cool and often foggy nights during the long summer months. Late and light rains held off until grapes found optimal ripeness, bringing exceptional quality with a smooth balance of acids and sugars. This vintage, while as much as 30% higher than the past two years’ smaller crops, is on par with near-normal quantity.

Tasting Notes

Elegant and defined by good structure and balance. Aromas of plum, raspberry and black cherry with mocha and herb notes in the background. Full-bodied with lush but not overripe fruit on broad mid-palate. Integrated flavors of red fruit and toasted vanilla with a silky and smooth finish.

Vineyard

90% Silverado Vineyard in Stags Leap District
10% Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville

Harvest Info

October 8 – 21, 2012
24.5º Brix

Oak Profile

80% new oak
New oak profile: 72% French, 28% American
Overall oak profile: 80% French, 20% American

Skin Contact

18 days of skin contact

Analysis

14.6% Alcohol
5.22 g/L TA
3.57 pH