2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Comprised of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon from the former Norman Winery now known as Brecon. These cane pruned monster trunk vines were originally planted in 1976, making them some of the oldest Cabernet still producing in Paso Robles. Low yields coupled with a moderate growing season allowed for the fruit to ripen until the very edge of November. This bears fourth a classic Cabernet profile, aged for 30 months in barrel to gracefully smooth out tannin structure. An addition of 10% Touriga National was blended at bottling to create an even more compelling wine. Extremely small production and released only to Country Club Members.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Touriga
Appellation
Adelaida AVA
Vineyard Designation
Old Norman Vineyard Planted 1976
Harvest Date
10/31/2019
Aging
18 months in 50% new French oak; Aged Sur Les
Bottling Date
03/31/2022
Alcohol %
15
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Purple garnet core - unfixed & unfiltered. Green peppercorn, dusty chocolate, black cherry, dried vanilla, and graphite Tea on the nose. Big, slightly bitter, leaf earth in taste.
Production Notes
20% Whole cluster-28 day fermentation-10% saignée - native yeast. 50 cases produced.
Winemaker Notes
Drink now through 2032.