Wine

Item Description

Estate fruit harvested from the northern reaches of Dry Creek Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec were hand-picked just a mile from the winery. Here these varietals develop exceptional character on the vineyard sites situated on the valley bench. The vines receive the right amount of sun and cooling fog which develops optimal flavors in the grapes. Careful vineyard management during the growing season defines our style even more. The grapes were harvested over the first two weeks of October from a textbook perfect vintage bringing in grapes with good acidity, concentrated aromas and flavors. The fruit was crushed into temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Periodic pump-overs of the cap during fermentation gives the young wine a substantial increase of flavor, tannin and color. Our Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 70% American oak barrels for sixteen months in order to develop smoothness and complexity. An additional 30% was aged in new French oak to provide a subtle back- bone of vanilla and toasted oak highlights. Blending in Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec adds depth. The integrated flavors between the five varietals show optimum richness and balance.

Rich aromas of red plum, sage and toasted oak introduce our Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe cherry fruit, black olive and black pepper spice follow on the palate. The wine showcases the fruit with a bit of jammy black- berry and a spicy finish. From a richer vintage showing firm tannins and good acidity. Enjoy upon release or cellar up to eight more years.

Item Special Note

Important Notice re. Shipping Rates: There are federal regulations for shipping alcoholic beverages. In addition to your winning bid amount, we will charge you the cost of shipping as well as other fees, which I will spell out below. Please consider this added cost when bidding on alcoholic beverages.

Places we can’t ship alcohol: Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Utah

Residential Fee: There will be an extra charge of:

• $5 per box for 1-5 bottles
• $7 per box for 6-12 bottles

Overweight Fee: $1 per pound

Adult Alcohol Signature Fee (required by law): $4

Approximate UPS Ground shipping charges based on state shipped to (not including residential, signature and/or overweight fees):

1 bottle: $16-17 (CA, NV, OR), $18-19 (all other states)
2 bottles (or 1 Magnum): $17-18 (CA, NV, OR), $19-21 (all other states)
3 bottles: $18-19 (CA, NV, OR), $20-22 (all other states)
4 bottles: $19-20 (CA, NV, OR), $23-26 (all other states)
5 bottles: $21-22 (CA, NV, OR), $27-31 (all other states)
6 bottles: $22-23 (CA, NV, OR), $28-32 (all other states)
7 bottles: $28-29 (CA, NV, OR), $35-40 (all other states)
8 bottles: $29-30 (CA, NV, OR), $36-44 (all other states)
9 bottles: $30-31 (CA, NV, OR), $37-48 (all other states)
10 bottles: $31-32 (CA, NV, OR), $38-51 (all other states)
11 bottles: $32-33 (CA, NV, OR), $39-54 (all other states)
12 bottles: $33-34 (CA, NV, OR), $40-56 (all other states)