| 2000
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:
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The 2000 growing season in the
Napa Valley proved to be very challenging. We patiently tracked phenolic
maturity through the inconsistent fall weather until optimum concentration
of pigment, tannin, flavor, and varietal expression was achieved. To
ensure our highest standard of quality, grapes were sourced from vineyards
managed by Buoncristiani or from other Napa Valley growers who adhere
to our strict viticultural philosophy. This blend was hand crafted from
small one ton lots harvested exclusively from vineyards in St. Helena,
Yountville, and Coombsville.
The small one ton batches were kept separate
during fermentation, after pressing, and throughout the first year of
aging in French oak barrels. During the second year of barrel aging,
the components were blended in several phases creating optimum complexity
while retaining balance, varietal character, and superior quality. This
wine was aged in barrels for 18 months and bottled in May of 2002.
We, the Buoncristiani brothers, take pride in
performing all aspects of enology, viticulture, wine production, and
art design in order to share with you a true expression of our winemaking
passion.
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| BLEND |
93%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 2% Merlot |
| APPELATION |
Napa
Valley |
| HARVEST |
October
15th through October 22nd, 2000 |
| AGING |
Eighteen
months in French oak barrels, 64% new oak |
| CASES
PRODUCED |
142 |
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