he vineyards of the historic Lewelling Estate were established in 1864 near the western foothills in St. Helena by our great-great-grandfather, pioneer winegrower John Lewelling. Here, the gravelly loam soil and microclimate combine to produce exceptional Cabernets with rich cherry, currant and berry flavors that are enhanced by traditional winemaking methods and aging in French and American oak barrels. Our family is proud to present this wine that celebrates 144 years as one of the oldest continuously-owned family vineyards in the Napa Valley.
	2007 Wight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Case Production 443 Cases pH 3.79 TA (g/100ml) 0.56 Harvest Date Brix October 2, 2007 27.4 Aging 19 months in 100% new French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 12, 2009 Release Date September 15, 2010 Tasting Notes Bouquet An enticing mix of black fruit, tobacco and toasty oak aromas mingled with highlights of vanilla, cedar and licorice Flavor Concentrated black cherry, cassis, blueberry pie and espresso flavors; sweet smoke, anise and cedar; mouth-filling complexity and layered richness; dense but polished tannins and a very long finish   2007 Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Case Production 726 Cases pH 3.80 TA (g/100ml) 0.55 Harvest Date Brix October 2, 2007 27.4 Aging 15 months in 100% French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 12, 2009 Release Date September 15, 2010 Tasting Notes Bouquet Intense black cherry, plum, and berry aromas intermingled with notes of anise, pain grille, and cedar Flavor Rich cherry, red plum and raspberry flavors; white pepper, tobacco, and allspice; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity   2006 Wight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc Case Production 541 Cases Alcohol 15.3% pH 3.74 TA (g/100ml) 0.58 Harvest Date Brix October 27, 2006 26.8 Aging 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 21, 2008 Release Date September 15, 2009 Tasting Notes Bouquet Sumptuous aromas of rich dark berries, vanilla, and sweet smoke Flavor Sweet black cherry and blackberry flavors mingled with tobacco, mineral and wood smoke; bold, substantial tannins, mouthfilling richness, layered complexity, and a strong finish   2006 Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc Case Production 906 Cases Alcohol 15.3% pH 3.73 TA (g/100ml) 0.59 Harvest Date Brix October 27, 2006 26.8 Aging 16 months in 96% French and 4% American oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 21, 2008 Release Date September 15, 2009 Tasting Notes Bouquet An enticing mix of sweet black cherry, chocolate, and tobacco aromas Flavor A blend of bramble berry and black cherry fruit mixed with exotic spice, earth, and tobacco flavors, backed by substantial, velvety tannins, marvellous texture and a lengthy finish   2005 Wight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc Case Production 440 Cases Alcohol 15.3% pH 3.76 TA (g/100ml) 0.55 Harvest Date Brix October 31, 2005 26.8 Aging 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 2, 2007 Release Date September 15, 2008 Tasting Notes Bouquet Opulent aromas of black currant, blackberry, Bing cherry, vanilla, and sweet toasty oak with a hint of anise Flavor A cascade of tremendous viscosity delivering dense, dark fruit flavors, sweet black cherry and cassis interwoven with chocolate, licorice and wood smoke; mouthfilling richness, layered complexity, and a lengthy finish   2005 Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc Case Production 791 Cases Alcohol 15.3% pH 3.80 TA (g/100ml) 0.54 Harvest Date Brix October 31, 2005 26.8 Aging 16 months in 90% French and 10% American oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 2, 2007 Release Date September 15, 2008 Tasting Notes Bouquet A bright bouquet of wild black raspberry, dark plum, and Rainier cherry joined by vanilla, sweet tobacco and new saddle leather Flavor A lively blend of blackberry, jammy raspberry and black currant fruit mingled with black pepper and baking spice, reinforced by assertive yet balanced sweet tannins and refreshing acidity   2004 Wight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc Case Production 345 Cases Alcohol 15.3% pH 3.76 TA (g/100ml) 0.56 Harvest Date Brix September 9, 2004 26.6 Aging 17 months in 100% new French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 10, 2006 Release Date September 15, 2007 Tasting Notes Bouquet Enticing aromas of black plum and blackberry, wild black raspberry, pain grillé, tobacco, anise, smoke, and toasty oak Flavor Concentrated black cherry, cassis, black currant, espresso, and chocolate flavors; mineral, leaf tobacco, spice box, and licorice; mouth-filling complexity and layered richness; dense but polished tannins and a very long finish   2004 Cabernet Sauvignon   Appellation   Napa Valley Vineyard Site 1/2 mile south of St. Helena on Lewelling Lane, an alluvial fan at the base of the western foothills Soil Bale gravelly loam Vines Cabernet Sauvignon on 110R rootstock Trellis Vertical, 7-wire; 5' x 9' vine spacing; cane pruned Composition 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc Case Production 656 Cases Alcohol 15.3% pH 3.74 TA (g/100ml) 0.58 Harvest Date Brix September 9, 2004 26.6 Aging 15 months in 90% French and 10% American oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 10, 2006 Release Date September 15, 2007 Tasting Notes Bouquet Intense black cherry, red plum, mulberry, pomegranate, vanilla, cedar, and rose petal aromas Flavor Rich blackberry, Bing cherry, cassis, and jammy raspberry flavors; black pepper, baking spice and butterscotch; full-bodied with sweet, chewy tannins, balanced ripeness and fresh acidity
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