2018 Elivette 6L
2018 Elivette 6L
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Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Assemblage: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 7%, Merlot 6%, Malbec 4%
Élevage: 20 months in new French oak
Winemaker’s Comments
Winemaker’s Comments
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
2018 brought another stellar growing season to Spring Mountain Vineyards. Drier than normal conditions through the 2017-2018 winter caused some concerns, but higher rainfall totals in February and March filled reservoirs with ample water. Both bud break and flowering occurred slightly later than average, but near-perfect conditions resulted in good cluster set and a strong crop load. Summer months brought more ideal ripening conditions with moderate heat and without any major heat spikes. Harvest began with Sauvignon Blanc on September 7th and finished with Cabernet Sauvignon on November 6th. Crop yields were on par with recent years, but the extended hang time allowed for great flavor and phenolic development, creating wines with depth, power, and balance.