2008
SONOMA COUNTY
Wedding Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
First planted to Martha's Vineyard clone Cabernet in 1973, the Wedding Vineyard covers eleven gently sloping acres (up to 15 degrees, oriented south-west) on our Mountain Estate at an elevation of 1,200 feet. Approximately nine acres were replanted in 2002 under the careful guidance of David Abreu: seven blocks of Cabernet (clone 337 and Martha's Vineyard clone), one block of Petit Verdot (clone 400) and one block of Cabernet Franc (clone 327). (read more about the vineyard)
Tasting Notes
Opaque ruby. Explosive aromas of blackcurrant, cherry-vanilla, pipe tobacco, mocha, smoke and espresso. Youthfully brooding and powerful, with deep dark fruit compote flavors and exotic floral and spice nuances. For this wine's power there's excellent clarity and energy here. Finishes with broad, tooth-dusting tannins and superb length.
- 94 Points. Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Production Notes
- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc
- Whole-berry fermented in 100% new French oal barrels
- Aged 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
Bottle Date: July 2010
Cases Produced: 200
Vintages Produced
(Notes available on recent vintages)
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008
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