Dusty oak intermingles with black cherry and blackberry on the nose. Subtle red fruit and spice notes lead to a lingering herbal cherry finish.
Estate Vineyard Block: CS1 & M1
Tons: Cabernet Sauvignon: 3.4; Merlot: 5.4
Yeast: Cabernet Sauvignon: BRL97 (two bins) & FX10 (one bin); Merlot: BRL97
Cold Soak: Cabernet Sauvignon: 4 days
Fermentation Duration: Cabernet Sauvignon: 8 days; Merlot: 6 days
Malolactic Fermentation: Cabernet Sauvignon: Omeaga; Merlot: Beta ML (in tank)
Oak Treatment: Cabernet Sauvignon: One older neutral French oak barrel, five 5th use French oak barrels, and two 4th use French oak barrel: Merlot: One neutral American oak barrel, six neutral French oak barrels, and eight 4-or-5th use French oak 225L barrels
Additional Notes: Cabernet Sauvignon: two punch downs per day
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Varietal Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
Brix at Harvest: 19
Alcohol: 11.9%
Residual Sugar: 0.1%
Acid: 5.3 g/L
pH: 4.15
Harvest Date: Cabernet Sauvignon: November 8, 2018; Merlot: October 25, 2018
Bottling Date: September 23, 2019
Cases Produced: 280
Vegan Friendly: Yes
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