2009 Encantada Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: 50% Cuevas Family Vineyard, Paso Robles Appellation;
50% Still Waters Vineyard, Paso Robles Appellation
Clone: 5 and 7
Harvest: September 26 and September 29, 2009
Process: Hand-picked in small hand bins, early morning, hand-sorted,
cold-stabilization, twice-daily pump overs, natural yeast
Average Brix: 25
Alcohol: 13.7%
TA: 0.62
PH: 3.67
Barrel Program: 100% French, 50% new, 50% neutral
Coopers: Seguin Moreau and Ana Selectión
Time in Barrel: 20 months
Bottling Date: September 2, 2011
Production: 96 cases
Tasting Notes: Purple fruit, cassis, lilac, caramel vanilla toast; serve with grilled rosemary and mint lamb, filet mignon, rib-eye, carne asada and lightly seasoned Mexican fare, and white cheddar cheese.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyards: 100% Paso Robles
Clone: Wente Clone FPS01
Harvest: August 26 through September 15, 2010
Average Brix: 24
Alcohol: 13.3%
TA: 0.53
PH: 3.33
Fermentation: Stainless Steal
Bottling Date: September 2, 2011
Production: 46 Cases
Tasting Notes: Bright straw color welcomes fresh aromatics of crisp green apple, pineapple and lively green grass in our Sauvignon Blanc. Refreshingly dry and medium-bodied with a balanced crisp acidity. Excellent with goat cheese, sushi, shellfish pasta, Nicoise salad or curry (fish or chicken).
2011 Santa Maria Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay
Harvest: September 25, 2011
Process: Hand-picked in small hand bins, early morning, hand-sorted,
whole cluster press, cold stabilization, aged on lees.
Average Brix: 25.5
Alcohol: 14.7%
TA: 0.72
PH: 3.64
Barrel Program: 100% French
Coopers: Seguin Moreau
Time in Barrel: 23 months
Bottling Date: August 29, 2012
Production: 20 cases
Tasting Notes: The bright acidity and creamy mouth feel make this a perfect
wine to pair with grilled lobster, scallops, butternut squash, or chicken dishes.
Suggested Retail: $22.00
2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Clone: 333
Harvest: October 6, 2009
Process: Hand-picked in small hand bins, early morning, hand-sorted,
cold-stabilization, twice-daily pump overs, natural yeast.
Average Brix: 25
Alcohol: 14.1%
TA: 0.68
PH: 3.64
Barrel Program: 100% French
Coopers: Seguin Moreau and Saury Tonnellerie
Time in Barrel: 28 months
Bottling Date: April 4, 2012
Production: 23 cases
Tasting Notes: Enjoy with filet mignon, herb-encrusted roasted rack
of lamb, and light brie or cheddar cheeses.
Suggested Retail: $45.00