2006 TOLOSA Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal Composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon,
Appellation:Paso Robles
Vineyard Information
Our Tolosa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of grapes selected from several small vineyards located within the Paso Robles appellation. The dramatic temperature swings along with the unique growing conditions of the region give this wine its rich concentration of flavors. The below average rainfall in 2006 and mild weather conditions through harvest caused the vines to produce small clusters and small berries resulting in excellent quality and concentrated flavors. The positive impact of the mild climate conditions allowed flavor and tannin ripeness to occur simultaneously and produced a wine with distinctive varietal and regional expression.
Winemaking & Cellar Information
The harvesting of the grapes for our Tolosa Cabernet Sauvignon occurred during a two-month period between September and November. All of the vineyards selected for this blend were fermented and kept separate, allowing us to evaluate the quality and unique flavor profile of each vineyard. Our Reserve blend is comprised of 50% draining barrels from these individual vineyards. Draining barrels consist of juice that is allowed to accumulate in the bottom of the tank during a 24-hour period after the “free run” has been drained off its skins. The accumulated juice is gravity drained out of the tank into a barrel placed beneath the tank door. The juice is still sweet and fermented to dryness in barrel. The resulting wine from draining barrels has concentrated dark fruit flavors and rich tannins. The final blend is the result of a series of blending and tasting evaluations of these individual vineyards and the draining barrels that were made from them. The wine was aged for 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels prior to bottling to create the distinctive profile of our wine.
Tasting Notes
The traditional aromas and flavors of cassis and blackberry, in union with smoky toasted oak and an enduring berry finish capture the essence of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.
Analytical Information
Alcohol:14.5%
Brix at Harvest:26
Total Acidity: 6.36 g/L
pH: 3.69
Vinification:
Stainless steel fermented Malolactic fermentation in
stainless steel tanks and barrels.
Cooperage Used: Billon, Cadus, Damy, Remond, Vicard, Keystone
Barrel Aging:
24 months in combination of French and American oak
Bottling Date:
June 2009
Aging Potential:
3+ years
Only 175 Cases produced!
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