2008 Small Lot Duetto

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.