Lewelling Vineyards 2014 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: 635 Cases

  • pH: 3.90

  • TA (g/100ml): 0.58

  • Harvest Date: September 23, 2014

  • Brix: 27.4

  • Aging: 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels

  • Finishing: Bottled unfined and filtered on August 25, 2016

  • Release Date: September 15, 2017

Tasting Notes

Bouquet: An enticing mix of sweet red cherry, currant, and espresso aromas.

Flavor: Bright ruby fruit with cassis, spice, and mineral flavors; chewy mid-palate tannins, marvellous texture and a lengthy finish.