|
 |
||
2009 Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon "Fin de journée", Napa Valley• Superb, mature sites in prestigious Rutherford Bench, Oakville District and other Napa Valley AVA's deliver the goods in a big way
Price: $25/bottle Shipping and handling included at no charge on 6+ bottles!
• ACCOLADES •2009 Vintage
EXCELLENT
2008 Vintage
VERY GOOD! "...a full-on example of classic winemaking...The aroma is classic Napa, with dried herbs and tea notes, as well as black cherry with traces of its French oak aging. Not like today's chocolate sauce cult wines. The wine's finish is modest, but what it has, at this youthful stage, is a personality that clearly says Cabernet Sauvignon. Crucial here is the pH of the wine: 3.65 - ideal for aging."
2007 Vintage EXCELLENT • Vintage 2009•Despite late spring rains, 2009 weather was again dry in Napa Valley and combined with a lack of frost and moderately cool growing season the vintage shall likely be defined as “excellent”. Yields were about normal, after a very small 2008. Clusters and berries were normal to small which led to terrific color and flavor development. In short, we are bullish on the vintage. • Vineyards •The core of our “Fin de journée” Cabernet Sauvignon comes from carefully selected single vineyard sites located within the Rutherford and Oakville District AVA’s. Planted in the early 1990’s these sites clonal material include clones 4, 337 and others. The Rutherford site exemplifies its provenance with incredible density, color and the classic “dusty” Rutherford nose. The Oakville District site delivered intense aromas, texture and high quality grape tannins. The Oakville District is, well, just plain special. A few other sites in Napa Valley completed the blend, ranging from Yountville to Calistoga. Collectively, our 2009 shows elevated structure and less flash than some nearby contenders and extols a decidedly Bordelaise sensibility, albeit interpreted by us Napa folk. Exemplary sustainable farming practices are employed in these sites and after veraison unevenly ripened bunches were hand culled which reduced yield to about 5 pounds per vine (@ 2.9 tons/acre), low for the area. • Winemaking •At harvest, hand-picked clusters were field sorted, and then hand-sorted at the winery between October 2 and October 18 at an average of 26 Brix. Cold soaking for 2 days in open-top temperature-controlled fermenters developed color and flavor in the absence of alcohol. Fermentation began spontaneously with prevailing yeasts in the winery and several daily punchdowns kept the cap immersed in must, extracting superb flavor and structure. After inoculation with cultured yeasts and 22 days on their skins the must was gently pressed into French oak barriques where it slowly completed its ML fermentation. Press fractions were discarded. Barrels were of the highest quality; 100% French, 30% new, three-year air dried, medium toast and handbent by Remond, Cadus and Francois Freres in central France. A touch of Merlot added a dollop of bright fruit and acidity. Fourteen months barrel maturation with three hand rackings and one egg white fining integrated flavors and developed its wonderfully classic mouth-feel. We call this Cabernet Sauvignon “Fin de journée” (“at the close of the day”) to express when we most enjoy drinking it. We believe it is a “textbook” example of this noble variety grown in these outstanding appellations and that it can be enjoyed for several years to come. • Wine Facts • Regional Composition: 100% Napa Valley (40% Rutherford, 25% Oakville District, balance (35%) from other selected sites in Napa Valley)
Fact Sheet
|
Or send your order by fax to 415.258.WINE or email us at info@scenicrootwinegrowers.com. Price: $25/bottle Shipping and handling included at no charge on 6+ bottles!
|
88 POINTS
"Bright violet. Blackcurrant, cherry pit and licorice aromas are lifted by a leafy quality and a hint of camphor. Silky on its feet, with redcurrant and menthol flavors given cut by harmonious acidity. The savory finish features smooth tannins and lingering spiciness. I like this wine's clarity and bite. "
"Back label says the fruit is from three vineyards, 32 barrels, 17 months. I hope they were paid a decent amount. Sounds like an impossible dream. Lovely round texture and lift. Pure Napa Cabernet that reminds us why this valley is so superb for luscious Bordeaux blends. Utterly hedonistic and almost unspittable. Just lively without any hint of heat. Complete and lovely. 17.5/20 points. Drink 2011-2018."
