Ehret 2005 "The Beginning" Cabernet
Sauvignon
Knight's Valley, Sonoma County
 Technical Notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon grape was
harvested in late October of 2005 at an average Brix of 24.5°.
During fermentation skin contact lasted for about 21 days. The wine
was aged in 100% French oak barrels (70% new oak) with medium toast
for 20 months. The wine was bottled on August 15, 2007, and all
bottles were individually numbered. The wine was bottled un-fined
and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
The taste of this wine has benefitted
greatly from the origin of, and agricultural practices used in the
vineyard. It is currently dark in color displaying a fruit with
rich, distinctive flavors and intense aromas. The mouth feel is
soft, with tannins that are not overpowering, and silky with a
long-lasting finish. This wine will age beautifully and will
continue to thrive in the bottle for the next 10 years.
Technical Data
| Appellation: |
Knight's Valley, Sonoma County, California |
| Vineyard: |
Bavarian Lion Vineyards, Block 99B |
| Varietals: |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Production: |
977 cases |
| Alcohol: |
14.42% by volume |
| pH: |
3.74 |
| TA: |
0.598 g/100 ml |
| Price: |
$39.00 per 750-ml bottle |
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