HARVEST
Grapes were harvested from our estate vineyards in Alexander Valley from September 10 through October 1, 1993.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were fermented sixteen days in stainless steel to complete yeast fermentation, held for two days in stainless steel for extended maceration and then followed by four weeks in large oak cooperage while completing malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in 69% French and 31% American small oak barrels for twelve months and in large oak cooperage for an additional nine months. The wine was then bottled and aged for an additional twenty one months at the winery so that upon release it would be elegant and approachable.
FINISHED WINE
The 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon is a richly textured wine, with deep, ripe flavors of berries, dark cherry, plum, cassis, and spicy red currant. Slight notes of fresh herbs and a subtle framework of oak and vanilla complete this lovely wine.
GRAPE SOURCE
100% Jordan Estate
BLEND
82% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Merlot
3% Cabernet Franc