Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot20%
Cabernet Franc8%
Petit Verdot2%
Drinking Window 2013-2045
Region Napa Valley
Soil Volcanic and sedimentary soils over fractured bedrock
Harvest Dates 4 Sep 2010 to 11 Oct 2010
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French Oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. 1,550 cases produced. Cool growing season with protracted harvest due to cool September; warm Indian summer allowed gradual ripening. Unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild blueberries, red cherries, dark chocolate, dried herbs, graphite, cassis, blackberries
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, firm polished tannins, vibrant acidity, mineral, cloves, menthol, leather, tobacco, incense
Food Pairing beef, lamb, duck, game, roasted meats, braised meats
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 100
Robert Parker100
Wine Spectator99
James Suckling100
Antonio Galloni (Vinous)98
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
P.O. Box 352, Oakville, California 94562
Phone
+1 707 944 1441
Email
Owner
H. William Harlan