2001 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Dates: September 1 through October 2, 2001
Fermentation: Small open fermenters, punch down 3 times per day, 100% uninoculated, 21 day average fermentation, press off to barrel, inoculate for malo-lactic fermentation (viniflora oenos)
Barrels: 1/3 new wood, 2/3 one to 3 years old, Bordeaux Chateau (traditional)
Barrel Time: 40 months, racked 2 times per year
Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot
Production: 600 cases
Tasting Notes: Lush tannins with a briar patch of mountain berries and thyme, balanced with flavors of jasmine tea, violets, licorice and mint.
Available in Tasting Room Only
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Information
Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary wine made at Wing Canyon. We always blend the cabernet with varying amounts of estate Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The resulting wines are packed with flavors of dark red fruit (cherries, raspberries, plums and currants), hints of Mt. Veeder chaparral and spice with firm, ripe tannins.