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Appellation: |
Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District |
Vineyards: |
Chevalier 60%, Miravalle 22%, York Creek 13%, Alba 5% |
Varietals: |
Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 13%, Cabernet Franc 11% |
Aged: |
22 Months in 100% New French Oak Barrels |
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Winemaker Notes |
| Excellent hue and intensity of color. Aromas are
indicative of the three varieties composing the blend. Cabernet
Sauvignon exhibits black cherry & cassis, Cabernet Franc contributes an underlying berry character, and Merlot
adds a hint of herbs and spice. Oak is well integrated. Entry is round and medium-full bodied with rich and smooth evolution. Long balanced finish. Aromas
echoed in flavors. Wine displays strength of character with elegance. |
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The 1993 Vintage |
| This is the first release from the new estate. Unexpected
rain mid-May during bloom led to smaller berry set, resulting
in a smaller crop than in previous years. A cool summer
allowed grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. These two
conditions contributed to excellent fruit maturity and wine
quality which was rich and concentrated with deep color. Berry flavor was intense. |
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Spring Mountain Estate |
| Grapes from each of the four vineyard properties are considered
as we select the lots to be used in our Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon. The multitude of top quality lots with
distinctly different attributes allows us to be extremely
selective in making the final blend. The result is
a true Estate Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the unique
growing conditions of the Spring Mountain growing district. |
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Spring Mountain Vineyard |
| Originally four individual historic Napa Valley properties, Miravalle, La Perla, Alba, and Chevalier have now been combined to create an 850 acre estate of forest and vineyard on the eastern slopes of Spring Mountain overlooking the small town of Saint Helena. Over 225 acres of the estate are planted to vine, creating 135 separate hillside vineyard blocks each with its own unique soil, exposure, and microclimate. The vineyard is planted in densities of 4,000 vines per acre and trained to the ancient gobelet form, a vertical trellising method that was invented in an earlier millennium by the Romans. |
Detailed Analysis |
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| Alcohol |
13.43% v/v |
| Total Acidity |
5.9 g/L |
| pH |
3.64 |
| Volatile Acidity |
0.059 g/100mL |
| Residual Sugar |
0.02 g/100mL |
| Malic Acid |
0.13 g/L |
| Flavonoid Phenolics |
1700 mg/L |
| Non-Flavonoid |
360 mg/L |
| Total Phenolics |
2060 mg/L |
| Total SO2 |
60 mg/L@ bottling |
| Free SO2 |
14 mg/L@ bottling |
| Vineyards |
60% Chevalier, 22% Miravalle, 13% York Creek, 5% Alba |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District |
| Grape Varieties |
Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 13%, Cabernet Franc 11% |
| Heat Summation |
29-77º days |
| Total Rainfall |
[Jan - Dec] 38.86” |
| Season Rainfall |
[4/1-10/15] 6.20” |
| Harvest Period |
September 23-October 20 |
| Ferm Length |
8-12 days; 10 average |
| Ferm Temp |
avg. 82°F |
| Cap Management |
2 pumpovers/day, ½ volume |
| Yeast |
Indigenous, Premier Cuvee & Prise de Mousse |
| Wine Yields |
160 gal/ton |
| Barrel Type |
French, COF Ch. Ferre¢, 19-22mm Stave |
| Toast Level |
95% Med. Toast, 5% Heavy Toast |
| Barrel Maker |
Seguin Moreau, Demptos |
| Barrel Age: |
100% New |
| Time in Barrel |
22 Months |
| Fining |
None |
| Filtration |
SWK K150 (loose clarifying) |
| Bottling Dates |
8/21/95 - 8/31/95 |
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