Technical Information Vineyards
Seven Hills Vineyard
Pepper Bridge
Whitney Vineyard Bordeaux Blend
91% CabernetSauvignon
5% Merlot
4% Cabernet Franc Harvested October 2
- 10, 1997 Brix 23.9 B° Fermentation Seven
days on skins in open fermenters and basket pressed directly
to barrels before dry Aging 23 months
86% French oak (Allier, Nevers), 14% American Oak Bottled September 1999 pH 3.66 Total acidity 0.56g/100ml Cases Produced 350
Tasting Notes
This soft elegant wine has aromas of cherry, plum, and
a dash of pepper, surrounded by a hint of eucalyptus
mingled with spice and vanilla. The mid palette intensifies
the dark fruit that evolves into a lingering cherry-raspberry
finish accompanied by vanilla and toast.
