2014
Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTES
The wine shows a lovely, medium dark red color of great clarity. Warm, sweet black currant and black cherry aromas swirl up from the glass underlaid by complex spice aromas of allspice with a dash of nutmeg and black pepper. The impression of these spices adds mystery to the enticing fruit aromas. The wine has a velvety entry on the palate and its finely grained and friendly tannins combine with the black fruit flavors to coat the tongue with a lingering finish. Enjoy now through 2030.
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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 12, 2014
Cooperage Aged in 2nd + 3rd use high-quality French oak barrels from highly regarded cooperages
Alcohol 14.5%
Production 370 cases
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