365 Cases Produced
General Statement: Made from 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes this wine is a nice balance of robust tannin and depth with plenty of fruit to remain approachable today. The nose has plenty of cherry blossom and vanilla for a 100% Cabernet. Layers of cherry, blackberry, and black currant are interspersed with fig, cola, and white pepper. The mid palate lingers with strawberry jam. Aged 22 months in French and American oak, with 40% new, this wine is balanced and ready for drinking now.
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 6st through 16th, 2004
Winemaking Notes:
- Fermentation: Primary fermentation in open top fermenters with three daily punch downs. Secondary fermentation in barrels. Unfined and unfiltered.
- Alcohol: 14.35%
- Total Acidity: .61
- PH: 3.74
- Residual Sugar: 0.0%
Barrel Aging: Barrel aged for 21 months in French and American oak of which 40% was new, 2/3 American and 1/3 French.
Date Bottled: July 14th 2006
Date Released: February 2007
Tasting Notes This wine Made from 100% estate grown fruit, this wine is a nice balance of robust tannin and depth with plenty of fruit to remain approachable today. The nose has plenty of cherry blossom and vanilla for a 100% Cabernet. Layers of cherry, blackberry, and black currant are interspersed with fig, cola, and white pepper. The mid palate lingers with strawberry jam.
Aging Properties: This wine will age 5- 8 years.
Food Pairing: Beef and more beef. Personally, I enjoy it with almost any grilled meat. Tri tip slow roasted on the grill seems to beg for this companion.
