• 2017 Elivette.
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2017 Elivette

2017 Elivette

$180.00
$180.00
Our 2017 Elivette showcases our Spring Mountain fruit at its finest. On the nose, floral notes of violets and lavender accentuate dark blackberry and boysenberry aromas. Tobacco, candied fruit, cedar, anise, graphite, and bay leaf fill the glass. On the palate, the wine is concentrated and intense. The purity of the black cherry and blackberry bramble fruit complement the savory crushed herbs and black olives. Lush, soft tannins turn to cocoa and espresso on the finish, showing great weight and balance but retaining the polish and elegance expected from our Elivette. This is a serious wine that is enjoyable now but will cellar beautifully for many years to come.

Wine Specs

Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Assemblage: Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Verdot 12%, Malbec 11%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Élevage: 20 months in new French oak

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

The 2017 vintage at Spring Mountain Vineyard is marked by structure and power. Heavy winter rains recharged the groundwater and gave the vines new reserves to produce a healthy, balanced crop. Flowering took slightly longer than a typical vintage as spring temperatures were mild. There was a certain degree of shatter, which naturally balanced the crop load. As the growing season progressed, several heat events in September helped accelerate ripening, leading to an earlier-than-usual harvest at the Estate, with the majority of the Bordeaux varieties picked by the end of September and early October. In general, the smaller crop of 2017 produced intensely concentrated, muscular wines with a beautiful structure that will allow them to age gracefully for years to come.

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