2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.85
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Soil Forward gravely loam
Harvest Dates October 17–26, 2012
Sites Primarily Johnson Vineyard, Calistoga
Oak Details 90% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak90%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cellarius Series II – Hillside was barrel-aged for 21 months, with 90% new French oak. The sheet reports “Acid: 0.51 g/100 mL” without specifying the analytical basis, so it is retained here rather than recorded as total acidity. It also reports 3,485 growing degree days, 46 inches of rainfall, release in March 2016, and production of 650 cases (12 × 750 mL; 9 L per case).
Tasting Notes Blueberry, red currant, black currant, spice, rich finish and powerful tannins
Food Pairing Rack of lamb with dried sage; BBQ chicken; brisket; or risotto cakes with Fontina cheese
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Producer Information
Website
Address
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-261-6410
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori
Cellarmaster
Marcus Notaro