1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Blend
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production
3,040 cases of 750ml bottles
The Vintage
The cool summer of 1999 extended through the month of September and made for grapes with thick skins, resulting in big, dark colored wines. The heat that began on October 1, 1999 jumped the grape sugars that eventually came into line with the good acid/pH balance present in the grape clusters. At harvest the fruit was balanced and rich with great flavors.
Winemaking
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes came from the Leonardini Vineyard in St. Helena and Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford. The fruit was picked by hand on October 5th and 8th and gently de-stemmed before being fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 22 months.
Tasting Notes
This offering is immediately attractive with richly floral aromas of crushed flowers, violet and ripe cherry. The texture of this wine is generously fruity and delightfully silky with flavors of blackberry, blueberry and toasty oak. This classic Cabernet Sauvignon has outstanding balance with a long supple finish and good structure that lends to the age worthiness of this wine.
