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2000 19th Anniversary Release
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

The dense ruby color only begins to hint at this wine's sturdy frame. Aromas of blackberry jam, toasty vanillin oak and nutmeg adorn our 19th Anniversary Release. Though rich in youth with milk chocolate and kola nut, the real story is the structure, a hallmark of our Howell Mountain estate. Amazingly silky and lush for such a huge wine, you'll need to check back in a few years for the full experience. This is our flagship wine, crafted to be the best of the best.

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2000 19th Anniversary Release

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Bill Smith

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc

Harvest Date: September 23rd through October 25th, 2000

Type of Fermentation: 100% Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation w/3X’s Daily Pumpovers

Length of Maceration: 24 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months (100% new)

Alcohol: 14.0% by volume

Total Acids: 0.61 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.68

Fining and Filtration: None

Release Date: March 2003

Case production: 1,385 – 750 ml/12 Bottle Cases, 59 – 1.5 L/6 Bottle Cases, 55 – 3.0 L Bottles, 30 – 6.0 L Bottles