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.
	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   2003 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 403 Cases Alcohol 14.8% pH 3.62 TA (g/100ml) 0.58 Harvest Date Brix October 22, 2003 26.3 Aging 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 24, 2005 Release Date September 15, 2006 Tasting Notes Bouquet Blackberry, black currant, roasted coffee, vanilla and exotic spice aromas Flavor Rich black cherry and currant, licorice, mineral and expresso flavors; superb body and complexity coupled with balanced ripeness and fresh acidity; polished but firm tannins, layered richness and a long finish   2003 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 from Lewelling Vineyards Case Production 815 Cases Alcohol 14.7% pH 3.64 TA (g/100ml) 0.56 Harvest Date Brix October 22, 2003 26.3 Aging 14 months in 90% French and 10% American oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on August 24, 2005 Release Date September 15, 2006 Tasting Notes Bouquet Enticing aromas of ripe Bing cherry and blackberry fruit, cocoa, sweet vanilla, and baking spices Flavor Intense blackberry, cassis, plum, and cherry flavors; coffee, anise, and earth; full-bodied, with sweet, silky tannins and a rich mouth-feel   2002 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 from Lewelling Vineyards Case Production 356 Cases Alcohol 14.8% pH 3.69 TA (g/100ml) 0.61 Harvest Date Brix October 4, 2002 26.4 Aging 19 months in 100% new French oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on June 8, 2004 Release Date September 15, 2005 Tasting Notes Bouquet Ripe aromas of black currant, cherry and blackberry, vanilla, spice box and dark chocolate Flavor Enticing black cherry, plum and currant; mocha, roasted coffee, earth and spice; superb balance and complexity coupled with full ripeness and fresh acidity; fine tannins, layered richness and a long finish
	2002 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 from the Wight Vineyard Block Case Production 588 Cases Alcohol 14.6% pH 3.72 TA (g/100ml) 0.59 Harvest Date Brix October 4, 2002 26.4 Aging 16 months in 90% French and 10% American oak barrels Finishing Bottled unfined and filtered on June 8, 2004 Release Date September 15, 2005 Tasting Notes Bouquet Lush aromas of rich, ripe cherry and berry fruit, creamy vanilla, cedar and exotic spice. Flavor Ripe black cherry, currant, plum and berry; roasted coffee and clove; full body; smooth, supple tannins and rich mouth-feel
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