Vintage Notes
What began with a wet winter and spring continued with rainfall into mid-June that delayed bloom and disrupted fruit set resulting in shatter in parts of the region set the stage for a long, cooler-than-average growing season. This timetable continued through the somewhat cool summer season. Few high heat events occurred at any point this year, vine canopies were opened up to ensure sunlight, warmth and good air circulation around the grape clusters. The shatter resulting from the rain events in June was variable by vineyard location hitting some locations harder. We had a later-than-average harvest beset with early October rain storm.
Tasting Notes
The nose is accented with aromas of anise, earth and violet notes. Flavors of fresh, crushed red raspberry and dried cherry, with hints of white pepper and earth. Pleasing acid refreshes the mid-palate in advance of a long finish marked with the essence of mineral, gravel and flint.
Reviews
91 points Decanter
91 points Wine Enthusiast
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Stags Leap District
Vineyard
100% Silverado Vineyard
Harvest Info
October 19 and 25, 2011
22.5° Brix
Yields of 2.60 tons/acre
Skin Contact
17 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
18 months barrel age
42% new French oak
Overall oak profile: 100% French
Analysis
13.3% Alcohol
5.95 g/L TA
3.50 pH
Bottled August 2014
