Winemaker Tasting & Pairing Notes:
Miscela (blend in Italian) Full-bodied with aromas of plum, black cherry,
mint, rosemary, black pepper and tobacco. Flavors of ripe cherries, plums
and floral notes of roses. Pairs elegantly with roast lamb, steak, pork and
aged cheeses.
Winemaking Notes:
Whole berry fermented in small open fermenters. 10-12 days maceration
with 2-3 hand punchdowns per day. Aged in French and American oak for
11 months.
Technical Notes:
Appellation: |
Napa Valley
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Vineyard Designation: |
Riverview Ranch
|
Composition: |
79.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.2% Merlot, 6.3% Cabernet Franc,
3.6 % Malbec, 3.6% Petite Verdot
|
Released: |
July 1, 2006 |
Alcohol: |
14.5%
% |
Production: |
347 cases |