Lewelling 2019 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: 600 Cases
pH: 3.80
TA (g/100ml): 0.54
Harvest Date: October 12, 2018
Brix at Harvest: 27
Aging: 20 months in 90% new French oak barrels
Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered in May 2021
Release Date: September 15, 2022
Tasting Notes
The exceptional 2019 Wight Vineyard Cabernet possesses a natural richness and projects sumptuous aromas of black cherry, balsam fir, and cassis with vanilla. Concentrated flavors of dark plum, summer berries, and damp earth mingle with hints of allspice, cocoa, and California Bay, creating a multi-layered experience with heft and a velvety finish.