2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Vineyard: 8 acres, west facing, 1/2 steep and 1/2 gentle slopes
17 years average vine age
Farming: Unirrigated vines
100% sustainable agricultural practices; all inputs within OMRI Guidelines
Harvest Dates: October 10 through October 14, 2005
Fermentation: Small open fermenters, punch down 3 per day
Yeast: Hansen/Noble.ferm (for Bordeaux style reds)
22-day average fermentation, press off to barrel,
Inoculate for malo-lactic fermentation (viniflora oenos/ Hansen)
Barrels: 1/3 new French oak, 2/3 older French oak
Barrel Time: 28 Months
Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate
12.5 % Cabernet Franc, Estate
12.5% Merlot. Estate
Alcohol: 14.6% by Vol.
Production: 200 cases
Tasting Notes: “ Packed with flavors of dark red fruit (cherries, raspberries,
currants and plums), hints of Mt Veeder chaparral and spice with perfumed floral
aromas of roses and violets on the finish.”
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.