Description

Vineyard Notes: As One of Northern California’s highest elevation Cabernet Sauvignon’s, this is true mountain wine. At 3,000ft, the cooling impact of elevation results in a climate that is nearly identical in terms of growing degree days to St. Helena in the Napa Valley, but with the advantage of a greater quality and quantity of sunlight that arises from the increased UV intensity at elevation and our lack of daytime fog. The result of this increased sunlight, but moderate climate, are small berries with thick skins that produce concentrated, age worthy wines, that retains freshness, balance, and a strong sense of place.

The grapes are from 5 different vineyards, all high elevation hillside sites ranging in elevation from 2,700ft to 3,100ft, the highest elevation Cabernet Sauvignon plantings in Northern California. The oldest of these vineyards was planted 55 years ago, another 48 years ago, and a third 46 years ago. The average age of the vines that comprise this blend is over 40 years old. These vines are rarely irrigated, and Cabernet Sauvignon is always the last to ripen, normally mid-November for sites over 2,500ft. These are some of the last grapes harvests in California.