Varietal:

100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 338

Vineyard:

Cabernet Estelle Los Olivos District AVA 

Yeast:

ICV D254

Élevage:

Cabernet 26 months 25% new American Oak, 45% new French Oak & 30% Neutral French Oak.

Alcohol: 13.3 pH: 3.8
Titratable Acidity:  5.0 g/L 

This is part of my Cabernet Project: boutique premium Cabernet. Estelle is now its own microAVA known as Los Olivos District. This project includes four Clones: 101, 341, 337 & 338. And, 5 different blocks of Cabernet: 8, 11-B, 13, 14 and 16. 

Viticulture:

Cabernet Clone 337 Block 8 is a steep sloped hillside with N to S vines the sunny side of the canopy faces the Ocean West.

Enology:

Both wines were treated minimally due to the fantastic conditions at harvest. Crushed, de- stemmed and inoculated, the Must was fermented dry. The wine was placed in barrels and aged until blended.

Organoleptic:

Cassis, brown spice, blackberries, subtle cedar and brown spice from the oak finish.  The acid balance makes this soft in the mouth with a spicy Cassis finish.

What to eat?

Steak. Braised beef or grilled.

We pair this wine with Tête de Moine in our tasting room. Check out our cheese pairing menu here