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2018
Limited Red Wine

2018 – Limited Cabernet Sauvignon

The Limited Cabernet Sauvignon features exceptional lots from our estate’s Cabernet vineyards in Coombsville and Stags Leap District, which express the character and distinction of only the best vintages.

In the winery’s 41-year history, only 15 vintages have earned the Limited designation.

APPELLATION: Napa Valley

VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

COOPERAGE: 16 months barrel age

Tasting Notes

Aromatic, elegant, and defined by great structure, texture, and balance. Well-integrated flavors of wild red berries, plum, and black cherry, with notes of florals, fresh sage, mineral, cedar, toasted vanilla, and dark cocoa. Full-bodied and lush, with the vibrant energy characteristic of Limited Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vintage Notes

February saw abundant rains, followed by a relatively cool spring. Bud break occurred a bit late, and under ideal weather conditions, giving a plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun and cooler marine influences, uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The mild summer was followed by moderate heat in the fall, which allowed the fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in ripeness.

Vineyard

95% Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville
5% Silverado Vineyard in Stags Leap District

Harvest Info

October 8, 12, and 22, 2018
25.1º Brix

Skin Contact

16 days of skin contact

Oak Profile

49% new oak
New oak profile: 69% French, 22% Hungarian, 9% American
Overall oak profile: 80% French, 14% Hungarian, 6% American

Analysis

14.5% Alcohol
5.50 g/L TA
3.65 pH
0.018% Rs

Limited Production

657 cases

Aging Suggestions

10-15 years peak; drink by 25-30 years

2018

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

94 Points – Tasting Panel Magazine
Wine Club Price: $60.00
Retail: $75.00
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