Tasting Notes
Aromatic, elegant, and defined by great structure, texture, and balance. Well-integrated flavors of wild red berries, plum, and black cherry, with notes of florals, fresh sage, mineral, cedar, toasted vanilla, and dark cocoa. Full-bodied and lush, with the vibrant energy characteristic of Limited Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vintage Notes
February saw abundant rains, followed by a relatively cool spring. Bud break occurred a bit late, and under ideal weather conditions, giving a plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun and cooler marine influences, uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The mild summer was followed by moderate heat in the fall, which allowed the fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in ripeness.
Vineyard
95% Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville
5% Silverado Vineyard in Stags Leap District
Harvest Info
October 8, 12, and 22, 2018
25.1º Brix
Skin Contact
16 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
49% new oak
New oak profile: 69% French, 22% Hungarian, 9% American
Overall oak profile: 80% French, 14% Hungarian, 6% American
Analysis
14.5% Alcohol
5.50 g/L TA
3.65 pH
0.018% Rs
Limited Production
657 cases
Aging Suggestions
10-15 years peak; drink by 25-30 years
