2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate Grown

• Varieties:
  100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  
• Appellation:
  Templeton Gap District - Paso Robles
• Average brix at harvest:
  25.2
• Vineyard:
  Estate
• Alcohol:
  14.1%
• Acidity:
  0.69 g/100ml
• pH:
  3.53
• Residual sugar:
  0.01g/100ml
• Date bottled:
  July 28, 2023
• Cases produced:
  291
• Retail Price:
  $ 32.00

Growing conditions:
Minimal winter rainfall until a wet March averted an extreme drought. No frost events but windy conditions during bloom led to a smaller fruit set. The lighter crop coupled with a long warm summer led to an outstanding earlier, small harvest with excellent quality.

Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with D-80 yeast then pumped over daily for 15 days prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, this cabernet sauvignon was aged for 27 months in French and Hungarian oak prior to bottling

Tasting notes:
Intense aromas of red plum, black cherry and dark chocolate with wisps of cinnamon are complimented by a background of subtle oak. Rich flavors with layers of large, soft tannins interlocking with complex oak tannins for a long, elegant finish.

Cellaring:
While enjoyable now, this Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to improve with proper cellaring for another 4-8 years in the bottle with a plateau of best drinkability from 2028-2036.

Food selection:
This elegant wine will compliment a large array of food dishes but is best with filet, pork loin, and chocolate desserts.