2014 Cabernet Sauvignon "The Ranch"
Our ambassador wine, “The Ranch” is an approachable, richly perfumed, terroir-driven Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced entirely from grapes grown on our property, the 2014 shows distinct Cabernet Sauvignon character, knitted with suppleness from the Merlot, structure and elegance from the Cabernet Franc, and aromatics, spice, color, and finesse from the always-influential Petit Verdot. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot; 1891 cases made.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 9 to 20, 2014
Aging
18 months in French Oak, 50% new and 50% used
Fermentation
Natural, wild yeast fermentation
Bottling Date
April 18, 2016
Residual Sugar
Fermented dry, no sugar added (RS 2.6g/L)
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Winemaker Notes
A bit shyer than years past, the 2014 Ranch has a bouquet of pencil lead and steel, red fruit, marzipan, blackberries and cracked black pepper. Red fruit and anise persist on the palate with vigorous tannins and bright acidity -- enjoy immediately and for the next decade.