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2001 20th Anniversary Release
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

We have so much to celebrate with our 20th Anniversary Release, we took the opportunity to give our label a new look. The celebration continues in the glass – the nose is stunning, laden with raspberry jam, toasted hazelnut and gobs of vanilla. The Howell Mountain muscle has not so much been tamed as it has been integrated, achieving a balance between power and finesse. Ripe, round and rich in the mouth, the dense berry flavors finish with velvety tannins. Save a bottle for a celebration of your own, this wine's evolution in the bottle is always fascinating (and rewarding!)

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Technical Information

Winemaker: Bill Smith and Kim Nichols

Appellation: Howell Mountain

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest Date: October 4th & October 5th, 2001

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

Length of Maceration: 34 Days

Barrel Regime: 100% French Oak, 60 gallon barrels, aged for 20 Months (70% new)

Alcohol: 14.9% by volume

Total Acids: 0.570 g/100 mls

Wine pH: 3.61

Residual Sugar Dry

Fining and Filtration: None

Case production: 1,396 – 750 ml/12 Bottle Cases, 59 – 1.5 L/6 Bottle Cases, 55 – 3.0 L Bottles, 30 – 6.0 L Bottles