The grapes were crushed, concentrated by bleeding eight percent of the volume, and then cold-soaked for three days prior to fermentation in bins holding approximately 1.5 tons each. The bins were punched down and aeratively pumped over for a period of 10 days providing a gentle quality extraction of color, flavor, and texture. After pressing, the wine was aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels for a period of 20 months.
Cost: $30.00
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Gold - Lake County Wine Competition - June 9, 2016Wine Information
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is from our Crimson Hill Vineyard in the Red Hills district of Lake County. The vineyard is at 2,000 feet elevation and overlooks the southern end of Clear Lake. This 13-acre block was planted in 1995 with clone 7 Cabernet on 110R rootstock. The crimson red, volcanic soil provides the perfect site for growing great red wines. The climate is ideal for late season reds because the vineyard receives daily full sun with warm temperatures which are tempered by daily afternoon mistrals. The majority of the vineyard is contracted to Napa Valley wineries.