Lewelling Vineyards 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: October 2, 2007
  • Brix: 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.