Vintage Notes
After a dry winter, warm February rains forced early bud break. Unseasonable hot weather in March accelerated growth and made the vines susceptible to hard frosts that came in early April. Bloomtime heat further reduced the crop. After one last heat spell in July, August and September were moderate, even cool, allowing ripening to proceed gradually.
Reviews
91 points from Wine Spectator, James Laube, November 15, 2004 issue
Vineyard
68% Silverado Vineyard
32% Mt George Vineyard
Harvest Info
August 30 – October 2, 2001
25.0º Brix
Yields of 3.5 tons/acre
Oak Profile
23 months barrel age
94% new oak
New oak profile: 88% French, 12% American
Overall oak profile: 90% French, 10% American
Skin Contact
16 days of skin contact
Analysis
14.6% Alcohol
5.70 g/L TA
3.70 pH
