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2018 Mercer Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas of ripe blackberries, bright red currants, savory herb, and sweet pipe tobacco are highlighted by vanilla and sweet spice. The ripe fruit flavors carry through in the palate with a light touch of acidity. Sleek tannins lead into powdery tannin on the finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Horse Heaven Hills
Aging
20 months, French & American Oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
blackberry, bright red currant, savory herb & sweet pipe tobacco
Awards
San Francisco Chronical - gold
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for this wine come from our Estate Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills. The Cabernet Sauvignon hails from Spice Cabinet, Cavalie, Eagle & Plow, and Big Tee-Pee. The Syrah from our Milt's and Spice Cabinet Vineyards and the Merlot from Spice Cabinet and Dead Canyon Vineyards.
Production Notes
These grapes were sorted in the vineyard with the selective harvest on our Pellenc haresters. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole-berry as possible. At the winery, individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannin. After draining the wine and pressing the skins, the wine was racked to a blend of French and American oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in barrel for 20 months before being blended together for bottling.
Winemaker Notes
99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Syrah
Food Pairing Notes
Pork, beef, BBQ, vegetarian, lamb, pasta, cheese and chocolate
This vintage of Cavalie 7 Cab Sauv is sold out. We will be releasing the 2018 vintage to club members in May of 2023.