Wine Color: Red

Vintage: 2008

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Appellation: Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay

Winemaker: Karl D. Wente

Alcohol: 14.4%

Vineyard:

The Cabernet was harvested from the Smith Ranch and Golf blocks. The Syrah was harvested from the Marina and Silva blocks.

Fermentation:

Both varietals were fermented in stainless steel tank and pumped over twice daily.

Aging:

The Syrah was aged for 18 months in French, American, and Eastern European oak. The Cabernet was aged for 17 months in French, American, and neutral oak.