• 2009 Elivette 1.5L.
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2009 Elivette 1.5L

2009 Elivette 1.5L

$572.00
$572.00

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Abundant aromas of blackberry, cassis and smoky black cherry layer with spice notes of cinnamon and star anise, black tea and cola. A lush and silky entry reveals a graceful, structured wine of good size and weight. Well-integrated tannins shape a core of classic Spring Mountain cherry fruit with attending notes of mulberry, espresso and spice. The long, lingering finish echoes like a Cole Porter melody. The 2009 Elivette is quite approachable in its youth, and will benefit from 1-2 hours in a decanter before service.

Wine Specs

Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Assemblage: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Cabernet Franc 22%, Petit Verdot 12%, Merlot 10%, Malbec 1%
Élevage: 22 months in new French oak
Alcohol: 14.4%

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

Richness, concentration and balance are the hallmarks of wines from the Spring Mountain Vineyard in 2009. This vintage completes a three-year drought cycle in Napa Valley. The effect on the 2009 wines is expressed as concentrated dark fruit. Yields were less than one ton of fruit per acre. (Normal yields are two tons per acre.) This vintage is one of our recent favorites because growing conditions allowed for long hang times that ensured perfectly ripened fruit – a winemaker’s dream. The wines have rich, concentrated flavors and smooth, supple tannins.

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