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2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
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Intriguing aromas of black cherry, clementine peel and cranberry are accented by notes of allspice, licorice and minerals. Dense color suggests its mountain origin, and the palate echoes the aromatics with flavors of baked apple, white pepper and Asian five spice. The wine has a lovely mid-palate, the result of fermentation in new French oak tanks. At this stage of development, the wine shows impressive structure and potential. Plentiful chewy tannins and signature Spring Mountain acidity provide shape and structure to the wine. This vintage will easily age over several decades. In its youth, decant 1-2 hours before service. Drink 2014 – 2029.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Assemblage: Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 5%, Petit Verdot 3%, Malbec 3%
Élevage: 22 months in French oak, 60% new
Alcohol: 14.1%
Winemaker’s Comments
Winemaker’s Comments
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
The 2011 vintage was cool and late, with greater than average rainfall (63 vs 46 inch norm). Warm temperatures at harvest brought the grapes to full physiological maturity, producing bright and pure varietal character. For the fourth consecutive vintage, yields were very low, only one ton per acre, as compared to the normal average of 1.5 tons.
