Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.9%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 2014-2034
Region Rutherford
Harvest Dates October 4-21, 2012
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 70 years
Maceration 28 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 90% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak90%
Second Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French Oak
Bottling Date 1 Jul 2014
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 24,000 bottles
Bottles24,000
Production Details Hand harvested October 4-21, 2012. Fermented on skins for approximately 4 weeks. Aged 22 months: 12 months in 90% new French oak barrels plus 10% second-fill oak, then blended and returned to barrels for 10 additional months. Unfined and unfiltered. Bottled July 2014. Cohn Estate in Rutherford.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant, violets, cedar, cigar box, licorice, graphite, spiced plums, mocha, cassis
Palate: blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, cassis, espresso, anise, charred earth, minerals
Food Pairing grilled meats, roasted meats, steak, beef dishes
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 95
Wine Spectator95
Robert ParkerOutstanding
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Post Office Box 144, Rutherford, CA 94573, USA
Phone
+1 707 963 3361
Email
Owner
Bret Lopez
Cellarmaster
Celia Welch