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Tasting Notes

Elegant aromas of black cherries, cassis and vanilla open to a soft, silky mouthfeel with flavors of rich red plum and baked blackberry. Subtle hints of nutmeg and allspice draw from well-integrated oak aging, balanced by silky fruit tannins. Enjoy now or cellar the 750mL through 2025, 1.5L bottles by 2030, 3L bottles by 2038 and 6L bottles by 2048.

Last Tasted

February 8, 2018

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• Harvest Dates: September 12–October 4, 2008
• Vineyards: Roughly 60 vineyard blocks from Jordan Estate and a dozen family growers.
• Fermentation: Lots kept separate by vineyard; 20 days extended maceration; every lot reevaluated after primary fermentation; malolactic fermentation completed in upright oak casks before assemblage to create our “barrel blend.”
• Cooperages: Six French and three American barrel coopers selected based on blind tastings and 2008 vintage flavor profile; primarily medium toast.
• Aging: 76% French and 24% American oak barrels for 12 months; 31% new oak consisted of 60% French, 40% American.
• Selection: Post malolactic fermentation, individual lots were blind tasted, ranked and underperformers sold to the bulk market. After one year in barrels, an additional 10% of the Cabernet Sauvignon lots were declassified and sold to further elevate quality of the final master blend.
• Varietal Info: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
• Appellation: Alexander Valley
• Regional Sources: 90% Alexander Valley, 7% Mendocino County, 3% Dry Creek Valley
• Final Analysis: Alcohol: 13.5%; ;T.A.: 0.62 g/100mL; pH: 3.52; R.S.: 0.05%
• Bottling Dates: June 7–July 14, 2010 (Filtered before bottling)
• Release Date: May 1, 2012