Wines

2004 23rd Anniversary Release
Cabernet Sauvignon

Current Tasting Notes

This single block lot is chosen because as a wine it best represents the La Jota Vineyard and its Howell Mt. pedigree. That signature aromatic on the nose is exhibited via intense minerality, a balance of red and black fruit characteristics and a touch of cocoa-mint. On the palate, one finds ripe raspberries, blackberries and cassis in an intense mélange of flavor carried through with focused acidity and an incredible texture.

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2004 Anniversary Release
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Technical Information

Winemaker: Christopher Carpenter and Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot

Harvest Date: September through October 2004

Type of Fermentation: Stainless steel

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

Barrel Regime: 22 months in French oak barrels (91% new oak) with five rackings

Alcohol: 14.6%

Total Acids: 0.59g/ml

Wine pH: 3.56 pH

Residual Sugar: Dry

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 422 cases