93 Points - Wine Spectator
2007 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Patzimaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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This wine could only be from Patzimaro Vineyard! Year after year, Patzimaro Vineyard produces one of our most complex and layered expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Spectator
93
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc; Cooperage: 100% French oak, Chateau-style barrels (60 gallons); Age of Barrels: 100% new
Winemaker Notes
From its signature elements of olive, earth, black truffle and thyme to its enticing layers of black currant, caramel and dark red fruit, this wine possesses a robust structure and a finish that seems to linger for an eternity. To add even more depth, complexity and compelling mid-palate structure, the final blend incorporates Cabernet Franc.
Production
The 2007 growing season began early and was unusually dry, with rainfall totals that were 50 percent below average. Cool spring weather continued into the summer with temperatures down by approximately 5 degrees from August through October. The cool, steady weather produced a long harvest spread out over 80 days. This relaxed pace allowed us to pick in multiple passes, ensuring ideal ripening and flavor development in the fruit.
Other Notes
Released: September 2010
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2007
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Patzimaro Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 1 - October 31, 2007
Sugar
27.2 ° Brix
Acid
0.59 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.56
Aging
20 Months in Barrel
Fermentation
10-12 days fermentation at 80°F
Bottling Date
July 2009
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
93
