1991 - Limited Cabernet Sauvignon

We choose the most expressive lots from an exceptional year to create an age-worthy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that exemplifies the vintage.

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Vintage Notes Vintage 1991 was marked by very late bud break after record cold winter weather. Spring and summer were cool, but there were no fall rains, and harvest was very late, as much as a month later than 1990 for some varieties. Even so, the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested fully ripe. Reviews 92 points from Wine Spectator, James Laube, web only - 2002

Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Info October 7, 8, and 14, 1991
23.8º Brix
Yields of 3.1 tons/acre
Appellation Stags Leap District
Vineyard 100% Silverado Vineyard
Skin Contact 18 days of skin contact
Oak Profile 16 months barrel age
>30% new oak
Analysis 13.3% Alcohol
7.00 g/L Titratable Acidity
3.61 pH
Bottled May 1993