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Bottle of 2016 Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Double Magnum (3L)

Varietal - Cabernet Sauvignon Large Formats

The fruit for our 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon was selected from two of our estate vineyards in Paso Robles – Huerhuero and Creston Valley. Huerhuero Vineyard, in the hilly terrain between the El Pomar and Geneseo Districts, benefits from the moderating Pacific breezes that blow through the Templeton Gap in the afternoon as well as its limiting calcareous subsoils. Creston Valley Vineyard has picture perfect high terrain, southern exposure and shallow soils with noticeable granulated limestone. Both of these vineyards produce Cabernet Sauvignon with an overall balance of expressive flavors and structure.

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7-12 bottles

About

All the blocks were handpicked and sorted in the early morning to ensure quality and uniformity of ripeness. Then the fruit was destemmed and gently crushed into temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Pump-overs took place regularly to enhance color and help extract tannins from the skin. After pressing, the wine was racked into barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. While the majority of wine was aged in French oak, we also used some American and Hungarian oak barrels for added nuances and complexity. After 8 months of aging and extensive blending trials, a bit of Petit Verdot was added to enhance structure. The final blend was then aged in barrels for an additional 12 months to fully integrate before bottling.

Wine Specs

  • Appellation Paso Robles
  • Harvest Date Sep 28 - Oct 25, 2016
  • Acid 5.5
  • pH 3.85
  • Aging 20 months in French, Hungarian and American oak barrels
  • Bottling Date June 2018
  • Alcohol % 14.5
Pouring red wine on Vina Robles Patio

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Cassis, blueberry, cedar and anise, with hints of black olives and juniper berry
  • Taste: Full-bodied with cassis and blueberry, licorice notes, chewy and chalky tannins
Pre-Concert Wine Tasting - Alice in Chains

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