2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon winemaking: "The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is from two very different vineyards that blend beautifully together. It celebrates the diversity of the Napa Valley and demonstrates how the distinct flavors of sub appellation, micro-climate, soil, and grape selection contribute to the complexity and balance of the final blend”. Winemaker, Elaine St. Clair roots: The 2011 vintage is a blend of the Baker Ranch Vineyard, which is on the top of Atlas Peak 2,000 feet above the valley floor. Growing above the fog on red volcanic soil the fruit is dark in color with bright flavors and bold tannins. The Rockledge Vineyard is on the eastern hills of St. Helena. The UC Davis 337 cabernet clone that grows there brings complex, berry flavors to the blend. aromas: currents, blackberry, cherry, cocoa, cardamom, walnut palate: layers of fruit, bold tannins, bright acidity, long finish stats: 86% Baker Ranch Vineyard, 14% Rockledge Vineyard, barrel aged 24 months, 50% new oak, 217 cases
2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
winemaking: "The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is from two very different vineyards that blend beautifully together. It celebrates the diversity of the Napa Valley and demonstrates how the distinct flavors of sub appellation, micro-climate, soil, and grape selection contribute to the complexity and balance of the final blend”. Winemaker, Elaine St. Clair
roots: The 2011 vintage is a blend of the Baker Ranch Vineyard, which is on the top of Atlas Peak 2,000 feet above the valley floor. Growing above the fog on red volcanic soil the fruit is dark in color with bright flavors and bold tannins. The Rockledge Vineyard is on the eastern hills of St. Helena. The UC Davis 337 cabernet clone that grows there brings complex, berry flavors to the blend.
aromas: currents, blackberry, cherry, cocoa, cardamom, walnut
palate: layers of fruit, bold tannins, bright acidity, long finish
stats: 86% Baker Ranch Vineyard, 14% Rockledge Vineyard, barrel aged 24 months, 50% new oak, 217 cases