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2017 Sojourn Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 Sojourn Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Sojourn
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
, Napa Valley
Oakville

92 Points - International Wine Report
91 Points - Wine Advocate

Inviting aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants woven together with baking spices, graphite, cocoa powder, anise and hints of mineral bursting from the glass.  A gorgeous full body palate that is round and voluptuous.  Continues to impress with excellent depth, a wonderful layered texture and long plush finish.

Will cellar easily for another 10-15 years.

Winemaking
Made from two vineyards along Skellenger Lane and blended to add expressive fruit character and lush tannins.  Each component of this blend spent four weeks fermenting on skins to ensure that the tannins and fruit flavors were balanced.  The resulting wine is rich and vibrant, offering vivid flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cassis and mocha.  All of the Oakville lots were aged in Darnajou, Bel Air, Jarnac and Taransaud barrels, which framed the elegant flavors and allowed the young wine to develop harmoniously.  After 20 months in barrel, the wines were racked and bottled, showcasing the dark fruit and richness of Oakville.

Oakville, Napa Valley
This generous and supple 2017 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is dominated by Oakville Ranch Vineyard. Located in the hills among famous neighbors Dalla Valle, Pedregal and Backus vineyards, Oakville Ranch produces powerful, rich, structured wines.

Vintage
Napa and Sonoma endured tragic wildfires in 2017 at the end of harvest. We feel very fortunate that the Cabernet Sauvignon wines emerged unharmed and the winery remained safe.

Analysis
Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley
Varietal Composition:  100% berry-sorted Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation:  Open-top fermentation, Native yeast
Aging:  75% New French Oak
pH:  3.54 TA: 6.4 g/L
Bottled unfined and unfiltered June 2019
Cases Produced: 500
Alcohol:  14.5%

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