Our 2008 Duetto exhibits rich flavors of black cherry, black berry, cocoa and chocolate. Accented by toasted oak and a hint of spice, this wine is both supple and bold with a long, smooth finish.
Wine Color: Red
Vintage: 2008
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: 50% Livermore, 50% Napa
Winemaker: Karl D. Wente
Alcohol: 14.1
PH: 3.76
Acid: 0.55
Residual Sugar: Dry
Vineyard:
50% of this blend comes from our Cabernet Sauvignon block in the Napa Valley, and 50% was grown in our Golf block in the Livermore Valley.
Fermentation:
Both the Napa & Livermore grapes were fermented in stainless steel tank and pumped over twice daily.
Aging:
The wine was aged for 18 months in French, American, Eastern European, and neutral oak barrels.