[0]VCSM098

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot Harvested October 22-26 Whole-berry fermented in small open-top fermenters Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel Aged 21 months in French oak barrels (80% new)Alcohol by volume is 14.1% Bottle date July 2011, Aromas of dark chocolate, currant and black tea are followed by expressions of black cherry and ripe blackberry. On the palate, the ultra dark fruit notes are met with flavors expressive of the hillsides where it grows - lavendar, sage, forrest floor and crushed rock minerality. The textire also speaks of mountain fruit boasting dense structure and rich tannins. 610 cases produced