Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District 2004 Harvest Date: September 9th, 16th, 20th and October 11th, 2004 Grape Source: Spring Mountain District (Spring Mountain, Crowley, York Creek and Barnett Vineyards) Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc Aging: 18 months in French Oak Barrels 50% new and 50% once used Alcohol: 14.5% Total Production: 1595 Cases Release Date: January 2007 Winemaker: Nile Zacherle Vintage Notes: The 2004 vintage was an incredibly early year for bud break, followed by moderate temperatures through the growing season. We got hit with some good heat towards the middle of August and beginning of September that pushed maturation further along. The Spring Mountain fruit worked through these heat spikes and gained rich fruit flavor maturation. Winemaker Notes: The grapes were sourced from our Estate and from neighboring York Creek, Crowley and Spring Mountain Vineyards. Each Vineyard block was fermented and aged separately for 12 months then blended followed by further aging. This wine was aged for 18 months total in French oak barrels with 50% new and blended with some Cabernet Franc. Tasting Notes: Dark cherry fruit aromas followed by earth tones and spicy cedar and brown baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg). Hints of black olive, cassis and gooseberry. The palate is rich and lush on the entry carrying fine grain tannins to a broadening mid palate and long finish. |