Technical Information Vineyards
Pepper Bridge
Spring Valley
Whitney Blend
89% Merlot
5.5% Cabernet Franc
5.5% Cabernet Sauvignon Harvested September
27-October 21 Brix 23.0-24.5 Fermentation 5-7
days in open fermenters and pressed directly to barrels
before dry Aging
19 months
35% new oak
83% American Oak
17% French Oak Bottled May 2001 pH 3.43 Total acidity 0.69g/100ml Cases Produced 840
Tasting Notes
A very fruit forward, well-balanced wine displaying
tantalizing flavors. The nose greets you with black
fruits, hints of tobacco, and whispers of coconut and
vanillin. The mouth bursts with bing cherries, while
the finish suggests essences of Russian olive and light
oak. Elegant structure gives this wine moderate aging
ability though is very enjoyable now.
Awards
Grand Award, Pacific Northwest Enological Society 2001
Gold Medal, Pacific Northwest Enological Society 2001
