Enjoy flavors of dark plum and blackberry with medium tannins, and a hint of smokiness.
Wine Color: Red
Vintage: 2007
Varietals: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Syrah
Appellation: 100% Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay
Winemaker: Karl D. Wente
Alcohol: 14.5%
PH: 3.67
Acid: 0.59
Residual Sugar: Dry
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 Cabernet was aged for 17 months in French, American, and neutral oak. The Syrah was aged for 18 months in French, American, and Eastern European oak.