95 Points, James Suckling
One of their most gripping and complex Cabernet's with depth and concentration that only comes from a high elevation, small, premier appellation.
VINEYARDS
Diamond Mountain Vineyard is high above the fog line, the unique mountain vineyard sites provide a variety of nutrient-rich soils, superior exposure to sunlight and evening cooling.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Fermented in small 4-6 ton open top fermenters, with thrice daily pump overs for cap management. Upon finishing fermentation the wine is allowed to rest on its skins for up to a month. Aged in 60% new French oak for 18 months.
VINTAGE
Starting with rain during bloom, 2019 transitioned into a steady, slow to warm spring. Temperate throughout the summer, offering only a couple intermittent heat spikes. Average yields and incredible quality with harvest beginning in early August.
Consulting Winemaker: Keith Emerson
Vintage: 2019
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Diamond Mountain Vineyard
Appellation: Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
Aging: Aged in 60% new French oak for 18 months.
Brix: 27.2
pH: 3.79
TA: 0.55 g/100ml
Alcohol: 14.8%
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