Winemaker: Kim Nichols
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Varietal: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Date: September 27 and October 29, 2002
Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation w/3X's Daily Pumpovers
Length of Maceration: 38 Days
Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months (65% new)
Alcohol: 14.8 % by volume
Total Acids: 0.60 g/100 mls
Wine pH: 3.59
Fining and Filtration: None
Case production: 132 – 750ml/12 Bottle Cases