2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
88 SCORE - Wine Enthusiast - Enjoy our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - complex plum, black currant, and cocoa aromas echoed by rich persistent flavors of plush ripe fruit, dark chocolate and spice all supported by balancing rich velvety tannins.
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acid | .62 |
| PH | 3.61 |
| Aging | 18 Months |
| Bottling Date | May 2009 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Wine Enthusiast | 88 |
Wine Profile
Ratings
88 Score - Wine Enthusiast, February 2010. "Shows the fruity ripeness that Paso Robles so easily achieves, with waves of blackberries and cassis. Good structure, with rich, fine tannins and a good spine of acidity. With a slightly sweet finish, it's an elegant Cabernet to drink now." Steve Heimoff
88 SCORE - California State Fair Wine Competition 2010
Awards
BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010
Double Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010
Critics Platinum - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2010
Gold Medal - Lone Star International Wine Competition 2010
Silver Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010
Silver Medal - California State Fair Wine Competition 2010
Silver Medal - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition 2010
Silver Medal - San Diego International Wine Competition 2010
Vineyard Notes
Our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily a product of the Hall Ranch vineyards. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes originate in the stony decomposed granite soils of our “Bench Vineyard” and the rolling sandy loam terrace situated above the southern bank of the Estrella River of the “Terrace Vineyard.” The fusion of intense fully ripe Cabernet Sauvignon from a sparse rocky site married to bright fruit-forward Cabernet produced on a more generous loamy soil yields a blend with opulent fruit, intriguing complexity, and satisfying structure.
Production Notes
Our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from grapes picked throughout October. Maceration lasted 10 days and was assisted by traditional pump-over to amplify color and flavor release. Subsequent to fermentation, the wine was drawn off and the skins pressed. After settling, the wine was racked into French and eastern European oak barrels where it completed malolactic fermentation and matured for 18 months. Prior to bottling the wine received a final racking to stainless steel where the blend was assembled in preparation for bottling.
Other Notes
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot,
7% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec