Peninsula Cellars Detention

Vineyards Notes:
Not all grapes are well behaved – some go to detention! This is a blend of all our first cut vineyards. They are fermented on the skins to gain color and body and then they are pressed after 7 – 10 days.

Winemaking Notes:
Following fermentation this wine is blended from several varieties. We use the higher acid varieties because we intended to make the wine sweet. A portion of the wine is aged in stainless steel to retai fruit notes and the rest is aged in barrels to contribute the roasted coffee notes.

Tasting Notes:
This wine is made to drink young. It has soft tannins and is lower in alcohol. Notice the smoky oak and dark berry flavors.

Food Pairings:
This wine goes well with grilled foods and barbecue sauces. It can also be served with chocolate. Whatever you have, just make sure to serve your detention.

Technical Notes:

Varietal:	Cabernet Franc, Leon Millot, Foch, Lemburger, Baco Noir
Vineyards:	Ligon, Kroupa, Grey Hare, Manigold
Appellation:	Old Mission Peninsula
Harvest Dates:	October 9, 2004
Brix at harvest:	20
Aging:	Stainless Steel, French and American Oak
Bottling date:	July 6, 2005
Alcohol:	12%
Titratable Acid:	8.9g/L
Residual Sugar:	24g/L
pH:	3.56
Cases Produced:	300