2013
Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTES
The wine reflects the tiny grapes of the vintage (25% smaller than usual) in its intense flavor and concentrated power. It shows a deep, dark red color that remains vibrant and youthful despite the wine’s age. Aromas of dark plums, intense chocolate, and licorice wind tightly together with hints of slate and minerals. The compact aromas and powerful black fruit flavors combine with fine-grained tannins; together, they command attention and give intensity and length on the palate. Enjoy now through 2035.
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Appellation Mendocino County
Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Clones Carefully selected Jimsomare clones by Dave Bennion, one of the founders of Ridge Vineyards
Planted 1987
Yield 1.2 tons per acre
Soil Hopland gravelly clay loam
Elevation Sloped vineyard at 1,000 to 1,200 feet
Climate This vineyard is notable for its north facing slopes and ridgetop position, which experiences mid
and late afternoon breezes. Cool summer with a late harvest.
Harvest Dates September 18, 2013
Cooperage Aged in 2nd + 3rd use high-quality French oak barrels from highly regarded cooperages
Alcohol 14.5%
Production 280 cases
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