2016 Vintage

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Hand Harvested:  October 6, 2016

Sugar Level at Harvest:  25.6º Brix

 

Single Vineyard:  Red Walnut Vineyard

AVA:  Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

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Bottled:  December 12, 2018

Cases Produced:  124

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Composition:  95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cab Franc

Alcohol:  15.2%

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Release Date:  Fall 2020

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Tasting Notes:

After a wet and fairly mild winter, we proceeded with a near perfect growing season throughout the summer months. October brought on some heat to complete our fruit ripening. We continue to make a full bodied wine, with intense dark color.  Tastes of dark dark cherry and chocolate and a bouquet of dark rich fruit. Even and balanced tannins on the palate.  Will pair nicely with food. Ready to drink now and will hold for years.

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With over 7000 entries, the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is one of the most competitive blind wine tasting events in the country. Our Steelemack Cabernet Sauvignon medaled again for the third year in a row in this competition.  A testament to our great wine making team!