TASTING NOTES
Notes of blueberry compote, satsuma plum, clove and black pepper intermingle with gravelly minerality and leather. The palate is enriched with silky, mouth filling tannins, bright black fruits with lingering notes of clove, dusty cocoa powder and brioche. The wine has extraordinary length and persistence.
- Maayan Koschitzky, Winemaker
96 Points - Jonathan Cristaldi of Decanter Read Review
HARVEST - 2020 The 2020 growing season was one of the most challenging years we can remember with so many weather events starting with an extreme dry winter and a very warm growing season. The 2 fires changed the season completely and The Vineyard House was fortunate to be in Halter Valley, where the grapes were protected until they could be harvested and crushed.
-Philippe Melka
TECHNICAL DATA
Winemakers: Philippe Melka & Maayan Koschitzky
Harvest date: 9/25/20
Vineyard: Oakville Estate
Varietal: 898% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation: Fermented lots individually in stainless steel tanks, average 3 days cold soak, 19 days on skins. 20 months in French oak, 75% new, 525%, 1-2-years old
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.5.885
T.A.: 6.1 g/L
Production: 104 cs.
