Winemaker: Bill Smith
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Varietal: 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot
Harvest Date: October 1st through October 10th, 1999
Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation w/3X's Daily Pumpovers
Length of Maceration: 28 Days
Barrel Regime: 80% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months
Alcohol: 14.8% by volume
Total Acids: 0.55 g/100 mls
Wine pH: 3.90
Fining and Filtration: None
Release Date: March 2002
Case production: 244– 750 ml/12 Bottle Cases