Vintage Notes
The near-perfect 2016 growing season started early, saw ideal weather conditions throughout and wrapped up as the valley’s first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of black cassis, layers of black tea, earth, and a touch of dark baking chocolate. Dense, refined tannins provide a velvety texture. The palate is full of mixed berries, dark chocolate, Chai tea and a dusting of sweet graham cracker crumbles await you on the finish.
Reviews
97 points, Tasting Panel Magazine, Meridith May, July 2022 issue
96 points Blue Lifestyle, Anthony Dias Blue, 10/3/20
95 points, wine.com, Wilfred Wong, 2/9/22
94 points Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone, December 2019 issue
93 points The Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 1/31/19
93 points jamessuckling.com, James Suckling, 11/19/18
93 points Decanter, Elin McCoy, 5/29/19
92 points, Decanter, 2016 Vintage California Cabernet Panel December 2020 issue
91 points, Gold 2021 London Wine Competition
90 points Wine & Spirits, Joshua Greene, October 2019 issue & Year’s Best US Cabernets Blends, December issue
Gold, 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Stags Leap District
Vineyard
100% Silverado Vineyard
Harvest Info
October 2 – 6, 2016
24.3° Brix
Skin Contact
22 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
16.5 months barrel age
43% new oak
Overall oak profile: 100% French
Analysis
14.4% Alcohol
6.00 g/L TA
3.54 pH
0.05% Rs
Production
1,313 cases (9L)
Aging Suggestions
7-10 years peak; drink by 15-20 years
