• 2011 Elivette.
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2011 Elivette

2011 Elivette

$250.00
$250.00
Evocative aromas of pure Cabernet, red cherry and brambleberry meld with holiday spice, dark chocolate and caramel. The entry is rich, with plentiful dark fruit gently shaped by round tannins and lifted by a bright acidity into a complete and balanced wine. There is a powerful density to the mid-palate that resonates through the lingering finish. It’s a vintage marked by its power, elegance, balance and affinity for food. Enjoy now or cellar to reveal the ultimate beauty of this wine. Drink 2014 – 2029.

Wine Specs

Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Assemblage: Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Cabernet Franc 13%, Petit Verdot 10%
Élevage: 22 months in new French oak
Alcohol: 14.1%

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

The 2011 vintage was cool and late, with greater than average rainfall (63 inches vs 46-inch norm). Warm temperatures at harvest brought the grapes to full physiological maturity and gave the Cabernet Sauvignon and complementary varieties a bright and pure varietal character. The 2011 Elivette benefitted from fermentation in new Taransaud oak tanks, resulting in earlier tannin integration and approachability upon release. For the fourth consecutive vintage, yields were very low, only one ton per acre, as compared to the normal average of 1.5 tons.

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