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“Aromas of dried cherries, sandalwood and vanilla lead to sweet currants and cocoa flavors. This classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant and smooth, yet complex with dense fruit and a lingering finish.”
-Jeff McBride, Winemaker
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- The 2004 harvest began with an earlier than normal bud break and early spring heat spell.
- The growing season was gentle and temperate, allowing for enhanced maturation of fruit.
- Crop levels were smaller than usual, which created wine with abundant aromas and juicy flavors.
- Cabernet fruit from Collins Vineyard, Conn Creek’s original vineyard, provided the backbone for this bottling. Located just north of St. Helena, this vineyard produces wellstructured, small berries with concentrated, complex flavors.
- In addition, grapes from 8 other sub-AVA regions of Napa Valley contributed to the blend, lending layered complexity and distinction.
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- Low fermentation temperatures were utilized to protect the wine’s aromas and flavors.
- Individual vineyard lots were barrel aged separately for 26 months in equal parts new and one-year-old French oak.
- The final blend received fining prior to bottling to achieve supple tannin integration.
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- Grilled pork loin
- Braised short ribs
- Roasted eggplant marinara
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| Blend: |
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85% Cabernet Sauvignon
5 % Merlot
5% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah |
| Total acidity: |
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0.64g/100 ml |
| pH: |
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3.56 |
| Alcohol: |
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14.7% |
| Case Production: |
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19,000 |
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