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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