2001 Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County / Sonoma County Selection

GRAPE SOURCE
* Redwood Ranch (55%)
Located in Alexander Valley, is owned and meticulously farmed by Jim and Gayle Reed.
* Bradford Mountain (26%)
Owned by Bill Hambrecht, is located on the northwestern side of Dry Creek Valley at about 1000 feet elevation.
* Redwood Hill (15%)
Owned by Patrick and Susan Coonan, was planted in 1990 on terraced hills at an elevation of 1500 feet in the northeastern foothills of Mayacamas Mountains.
* Pine Mountain (4% Cabernet Franc)
Located in the most northern hills of Sonoma County at an elevation of 2200 feet.

WINEMAKING
Mountain vineyards are known for tremendous acid retention, smaller clusters and low yields, resulting in intense, balanced and well-extracted fruit. The vineyard components and varietal percentages may change from year to year, depending upon the combination yielding the finest wines. When blended together the resulting wine yields amazing complexity and richness. The addition of a small percentage of cabernet franc provides good acid balance and a firm structure and stature to the wine.

Bottled: April2003
Winemaker: Gary Farrell
Varietal Composition: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc 4%
Alcohol: 13.9%
Case Production: 1507
Acid/pH: 0.67/3.49
Released: April 2005

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2000 Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County, Sonoma County Selection