Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon90%
Malbec5%
Petit Verdot5%
Region Rutherford
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Small Stainless Steel Tanks
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2023
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 19,200 bottles
Bottles19,200
Production Details Hand harvested fruit gently de-stemmed and sorted, fermented in small stainless steel tanks, transferred to French oak barrels (75% new) for aging. Bottled unfined and unfiltered in July 2023.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, plum, cocoa powder, anise, sage
Palate: blackberry, red fruit, black fruit, baking spices, sweet herbal notes
Food Pairing grilled beef, roasted lamb, beef steak, aged cheeses, rich preparations
Critics Ratings Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 98+
Robert Parker Wine Advocate98+
Wine Spectator92
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Post Office Box 144, Rutherford, CA 94573, USA
Phone
+1 707 963 3361
Email
Owner
Bret Lopez
Cellarmaster
Celia Welch