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Alexander Valley
2016 Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon
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Winemaking Notes
The 2016 Rockaway has wonderful concentrated flavors of dark plum and red currant with notes of tobacco and leather. The earthy minerality of the wine is balanced out by notes of baking spices with a rich, complex structure and a long lingering finish. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for enjoyment in 8 to 10 years.
Vineyard Notes
Established in 1994, Rockaway is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon, but has the other four classic Bordeaux varieties planted on-site as well. Rising up to an elevation of 750 feet, the land generally slopes northeast and southwest, with soils comprised of gravelly clay subsoil over fractured greywacke sandstone. This well-drained, low pH earth tends to encourage the production of small-berried clusters, ideal for making a bold, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon with juicy red and black fruit character, and an elegantly round and seductive mid-palate.
Production Notes
The 2016 growing season was about as close to ideal as we could have asked for. We received an average amount of rain over the winter with only one large storm in early March, topping off soil moisture. A pleasant and temperate spring helped the vines with a great start. Average temperatures continued through summer with the occasional heat spike that Cabernet Sauvignon tends to love. Warm temperatures continued through the fall which meant harvest started about a week earlier than usual. We harvested on September 26th and October 8th under ideal conditions and with all things in balance.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Acid
0.63g/100mL
pH
3.81
Aging
26 months in 100% French oak barrels, 44% new
Alcohol %
15
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