It is the land that provides the ultimate counsel With more than 20 years of experience in the Alexander Valley I take my time listening to the l and for guidance interpreting the elements and ID: 772973
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“ It is the land that provides the ultimate counsel. With more than 20 years of experience in the Alexander Valley, I take my time; listening to the land for guidance, interpreting the elements, and sharing the creation – that is my role as Winemaker.” Nick Goldschmidt 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, River Pass Vineyard, Alexander Valley Nick Goldschmidt: one of California’s most respected winemakers. An expert in Alexander Valley, with a national reputation for producing top quality (big scoring) Cabernet Sauvignon Single vineyard: River Pass Vineyard (7 acres) in Alexander Valley AVA (part of Passalacqua Ranch, 5th generation Sonoma farmers). Quality/style: depth, power, eleganceTasting notes: Fruit forward in style with black cherry, strawberry, and currant aromas accented by nutmeg and violets. The palate shows red raspberry, cassis and fresh blueberry flavors. Barrels are medium-plus toast and beautifully marry the aromas and flavors into a signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.Packaging: an exciting, artisan entry into a traditional and somewhat stodgy categoryStelvin closure: a huge selling point in a category that is basically void of this benefit TECHNICAL INFORMATION:VINTAGE:2012AVA:Alexander ValleyVINEYARD:River Pass, 7 acresLAND:Hillside and bench land, clay loam soilNORTH BLOCK:Hand harvested at 135 days (for richness)MIDDLE BLOCK:Hand harvested at 140 days (for depth)SOUTH BLOCK:Hand harvested at 145 days (for elegance)VARIETALS:100% Cabernet SauvignonCLONE:7HARVEST:October 12-22, 2012YIELD:4-6 tons per acreHARVEST:By hand pH:3.65T.A.5.7 g/LALC%:14.10%FERMENT:Small batch, eight weeks maceration on the skinsAGING:14 months in barrelBARRELS:15% new Demptos French oakFINING:NoCASES:1,232 (12 packs)