2010 Wurtele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: In 2010 rainfall returned after three dry years, pushed weeks at the front end of the growing season, and due cool early summer growing season coupled with the unexpected heat spikes in the late summer resulted in a late and shortened harvest with lower yields. Vintners were excited about what they were tasting materialize into elegant, structured wines, almost European in style.

Vineyard: Wurtele which sits at elevations between 600 to 1000 feet, exudes variations of slope, aspect, and soil. Much like a compass rose, the vineyard is comprised of multiple exposure points that span a full 360 degrees around a Cabernet Sauvignon, these exposures yield variety in vine orientation and tannin intensity, all of which lend to the unique characteristics of the wine.

Tasting: Aromas of black currant, juicy blackberry, and rich minerals balanced with smooth tannins while toasty carmel notes fill the mouth for a long lasting finish.

Composition:100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Dates: October 20th - October 21th

Barrel Regime:

22 months in barrel

100% French oak - 50% new

Cold soaked 72 hours, Extended

after 16 days total contact. Aging: 2014 - 2021