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2006 Small Lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley

Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits aromas of strawberry, cinnamon, black cherry a hint of clove and vanilla cream. Flavors of cherry cola, vanilla and chocolate create a smooth mouthfeel and a well integrated finish.

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Wine Color: Red

Vintage: 2006

Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: 100% Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay

Winemaker: Karl D. Wente

Alcohol: 14.1%

PH: 3.70

Acid: 0.56 g/100mL

Residual Sugar: 0.05% RS

Vineyard:

The Grapes for this Cabernet were harvested from the Smith and Golf vineyard blocks in our Livermore Vineyards.

Fermentation:

The Smith block grapes were fermented in stainless steel tank and pumped over twice daily.  The grapes harvested from the Golf block were fermented in small, 1 ton fermenters and punched down by hand twice daily.

Aging:

All components of this blend were aged for 19 months in a mixture of new French, American, and Eastern European oak as well as a small portion of neutral oak.