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Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Lodi
Harvest Date
9/16/15
Acid
6.1 g/L
pH
3.65
Aging
Oak Barrels (just under 2 years)
Fermentation
Inoculated
Bottling Date
12/9/17
Residual Sugar
0.06%
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon captures Lodi terroir with aromas of loamy earth, black currant, and green tobacco. Medium to full bodied, with round tannins and integrated structure, it has a smooth rich finish.
Awards
92 Points, Gold at the 2018 Monterey International Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
These Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from a single vineyard, called the Forest Lake Vineyard, which is in the Jahant Appellation of the greater Lodi wine Appellation. The grower is Jonathan Wetmore and it is farmed by him and his company, Round Valley Ranches. It has a light brown sandy loam soil and the vines are in long rows running from east to west in their orientation. The vines can be vigorous, so quite a bit of pruning is required. Leaves are pulled on the north side of the vine only to allow light exposure and to insure good airflow.
Winemaker Notes
Grapes were hand-picked in the morning and gently sorted and transferred to a temperature controlled stainless steel tank for cold soak. Must was inoculated and fermentation was done both in tank and in bins, with regular timed pump overs & punch downs. Aged primarily in American & French oak barrels for just under 2 years.
Other Notes
Composition:
82% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Merlot
7% Petit Verdot
1% Petite Sirah