Release Date September 1, 2007 Vineyards This wine showcases our grapes from the legendary Stagecoach Vineyard, which ascends from 900 feet above sea level where it adjoins the Oakville appellation of 1,700 feet on the southern side of Pritchard Hill. The intense, rocky soils are ideal for this unique blend of Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. All three varietals are densely planted using the best French clones. Vintage 2005 Bud break came early in 2005. The vines began to open their leaves in mid March. Bloom came late in May and the summer remained cool, leading to a long hang time. A long, warm fall contributed to perfect ripening weather. Date of Harvest October 13 – November 1, 2005 Varietal Composition 57% Petit Verdot, 25% Merlot, 18% Malbec Fermentation Each vineyard block was treated as a discrete batch allowing the subtle differences between each block to be handled accordingly. There was an average 4 day cold soak with 25 days of skin contact. Alcohol 14.8% Cooperage 15 months in 75% new French oak barriques – Taransaud, Bossuet and Sylvain Yield 2.4 tons/acre Bottled March 1, 2007 Unfi ned & Unfi ltered pH/Brix 3.80/27.2 Production 483 cases |