We choose the most expressive lots from an exceptional year to create an age-worthy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that exemplifies the vintage.
$250
Vintage Notes A year of extremes, 1995 started with floods. A cool damp spring resulted in late bloom and small clusters. Summer hot spells gave way to a mild autumn and an Indian summer harvest marked by perfect ripeness: yields were moderate and quality high.
Varietal
93% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc 2% Merlot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard
85% Mt George Vineyard 15% Silverado Vineyard
Harvest Info
September 29 - October 12, 1995 23.5° Brix
Skin Contact
17 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
18 months barrel age 45% new barrels New oak profile: 100% French Overall oak profile: 100% French