131 Cases Produced — SORRY, BUT WE’VE SOLD OUT OF THIS ITEM!
General Statement: Made from 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes this wine boasts intense and complex fruit aromas of cherry and blackberry. The wine exhibits a beautiful deep ruby red color. Similar to the merlot, the medium toasted oak provides subtle notes of vanilla and cola. A smooth wine with medium tannins, and a finish lingering with hints of licorice and mint. 22 months in French and American oak, 33% new.
Source of the Fruit: 100% Madison Cellars Vineyards estate grown
Vineyard Notes:
- Rootstock: own-rooted: affording maximum terrior transference
- Location/Soil: Clay loam and loam soils, on the west and southeast facing sides of the vineyard
- Harvest Dates: October 1st through 10th, 2002
Winemaking Notes:
- Fermentation: Primary fermentation in open top fermenters with three daily punchdowns. Secondary fermentation in barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.
- Alcohol: 14.6%
- Total Acidity: .62
- PH: 3.66
- Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Barrel Aging: Barrel aged for 22 months in French and American oak of which 36% was new.
Date Bottled: July 2004
Date Released: November 2004
Tasting Notes: This wine demonstrates a finesse rarely found in wines from the Paso Robles area. It exhibits the strong fruit forward style common today, but with well integrated tannins that do not overpower, the wine delivers in a complex and unabashed manor all the bold flavors and body one would expect in a high end Cabernet. The black cherry flavor starts on the front and carries to the midpalate. The finish is chewy and lingering with the tastes of white pepper.
Accolades and Awards: tbd - recently released!
Aging Properties: This wine is improving each month as it opens up and debuts its rose and cherry blossom bouquet. Ready to drink now but will continue to improve in the bottle for 5-8 years.
Food Pairing: Your best steak? Personally, a rare grilled ribeye steak rubbed with garlic butter and some onions and mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and the same wine, works best for me! In general, medium/heavy bold flavored meats.
