Vintage Notes
Spring was long and cool, and after a spate of hot days in early July, summer was mostly mild, marked by cool mornings of heavy ground fog. The season’s climatic conditions resulted in very dark wines with deep flavors and great balance.
Reviews
90 points from Wine Spectator, James Laube, web-only 2009
Vineyard
100% Silverado Vineyard
Harvest Info
September 30 – October 1, 1999
25.5º Brix
Yields of 3.3 tons/acre
Skin Contact
16 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
64% new oak
New oak profile: 57% French, 43% American
Analysis
14.4% Alcohol
5.80 g/L TA
3.67 pH
