Renaissance 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon

A Note About Renaissance:
All the Renaissance wines, from the early years under the founding winemaker, to the present- are united by the unique terroir, the taste of the red soil and the 85+ microclimates that emerge in the vintages.

Many of the wines that have been produced from this new era of winemaking, however, have yet to be released to the public. Although Renaissance Vineyard and Winery has fulfilled this land's destiny, the winemaking possibilities are endless. Each new wine is, in itself, a sleeping beauty waiting to awaken in your glass.

Winemaker Tasting Notes:
Deep color. Rich, ripe, fruity, spicy nose; berries, black-cherry, cedar, wet earth. Ripe, concentrated flavors, with lots of juicey cherry/flowery fruit; very easy-going for a young Renaissance cab. Long, harmonious finish. This is exceptional quality for our “Estate” bottling. Drink now to 2015.

Technical Notes:

Appellation:	North Yuba, Sierra Foothills
Varietal Blend:	76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Harvest Dates:	September 26-October 27, 1999
Bottle Date:	March-May 2001
Fermentation:	28 days hot fermentation in stainless steel tanks, aeration and sprinkle-over cap.
Aging:	16 months in old oak 225l barrels (American, French and German)
Alcohol:	13.2%