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Sanctuary Cabernet [Rutherford]

Sanctuary Cabernet [Rutherford]

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This wine was fermented in stainless steel with two pumpovers per day and then saw extended maceration on the skins post primary fermentation; aged in (80% new) French oak for 22 months, it displays a united front of powdery tannins, coffee bean, plum skin, and soil. These notes find a haven in the broad texture, unmasking its denseness with a flow of blackberry and black cherry on the finish.

WINEMAKING

Our Cabernet was fermented in tank and kept in contact with the skins for 25-28 days, after which the skins were pressed off in a basket press and the hard press kept separate. After 100% malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine was aged in French barrels (72% new) for 13 months before bottling.

PROFILE

Aroma: blueberries, ripe black cherries and black plums, with notes of cola spice and caramel

Mouthfeel: full body, soft lingering tannins

Flavors: black fruit, allspice and sweet oak

Appellation

Napa Valley, Rutherford

Varietal content

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Cases produced

2935

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