Aromas of black cherry and plum mingle with notes of cedar,
anise, black pepper and sweet tobacco. Concentrated black cherry,
berry and plum flavors are enhanced by notes of cocoa powder,
crushed red and black pepper, and a savory hint of soy. Supple
tannins and balanced acidity provide excellent structure to this
elegant and complex blend.
Winemaker Notes
Our 2009 Cuvée de la Luna Cabernet Sauvignon includes the
traditional Bordeaux varietals Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc
to create a wine of exceptional depth and character. The
Winemaker's goal is to assemble a blend showcasing the best that
each vintage has to offer in a Cabernet Sauvignon worthy of
"reserve" status and graceful aging. For this year's blend,
individual barrel lots were chosen from vineyards in the Sonoma
Valley, Sonoma Mountain and Dry Creek Valley.
The fruit for this wine was harvested in very late September
and into mid-October at the conclusion of the exceptional 2009
growing season. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the
wine was aged for twenty-four months in French, Hungarian, and
American oak barrels.
Food Pairing
The robust yet elegant flavors of the Cuvée de la Luna pair
well with a variety of entrées, including steak, lamb and roasted
meats.
Varietal Composition: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8%
Merlot, 5% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Sonoma County
Acid: 6.4
PH: 3.54
Aging: 24 months in French, Hungarian and American oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.5%