2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Vineyard: 8 acres, west facing, 1/2 steep and 1/2 gentle slopes
21 years average vine age
Farming: Unirrigated vines
100% sustainable agricultural practices;
all inputs within OMRI Guidelines
Harvest Dates: September 25 through October 20, 2007
Fermentation: Small open fermenters, punch down 2 per day
Yeast: Cepage Cabernet Noble/cab and franc, Cepage Merlot Noble/merlot
16-day average fermentation, press off to barrel,
Inoculate for malo-lactic fermentation (viniflora oenos/ Hansen CH16)
Barrels: 1/3 new French Chateau oak, 2/3 older French Chateau oak
Barrel Time: 30 Months
Blend: 75 % Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate
10 % Cabernet Franc, Estate
15 % Merlot, Estate
Alcohol: 15% by Vol.
Production: 432 cases
Tasting Notes: Dark raspberries, cherries, and violets, a touch of candied citrus and spice supported by firm, supple tannins.
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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.