2016 - Oakville Station Cabernet Sauvignon

All of our wines come from our own vineyards except for this historic site on the western edge of the Oakville appellation. First planted to vines in 1883, this research station has played a key role in advancing the quality of California's grape growing. It is now under the guidance of the University of California, Davis. We are pleased that working with the university has given us the opportunity to craft this limited bottling.

$90

Vintage Notes The near-perfect 2016 growing season started early, saw ideal weather conditions throughout and wrapped up as the valley's first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness. Reviews 93 points from jamessuckling.com, James Suckling, 11/19/18

Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Oakville
Vineyard 100% Oakville Station, South - University of California, Davis
Harvest Info September 23 - 24, 2016
Skin Contact 19 days of skin contact
Oak Profile 16 months barrel age
43% new oak
New oak profile: 27% French, 25% American, 48% Hungarian
Overall oak profile: 74% French, 13% American, 13% Hungarian
Analysis 15.0% Alcohol
4.77 g/L TA
3.85 pH