Wines

2002 21st Anniversary Release
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

The 21st Anniversary Release commemorates the twenty-first anniversary of production and features small lot fermentations of the best vineyard selections. It's a deep purple color with dark fruit and a prominent spice box, tobacco, leather and toasty oak aroma. The mid-palate is pronounced with a sweet, long finish accompanied by hints of chocolate. This is a full-bodied, rich wine, full of jams and dense blackberry flavors. It's also reminiscent of a crisp autumn day on Howell Mountain when the vineyards become an aromatic mélange of pine needles, oak leaves and volcanic soils.

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Accolades

94 points The graciousness of the fruit defies the tannic weight of this wine... More>

96 points Classic Howell Mountain tannins, powerful and focused... More>

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: September 27 and October 29, 2002

Type of Fermentation: Stainless steel

Length of Maceration: 18 to 20 days, including cold soak

Barrel Regime: 20 months in French oak barrels (79% new oak) with five rackings

Alcohol: 14.6%

Total Acids: 0.58g/ml

Wine pH: 3.63 pH

Residual Sugar: Dry

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 843 cases