Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon2018

Grape Varietals & Region: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. The grapes were sourced fromtheir estate and neighboring York Creek Vineyards, with the entire blend being solely from the Spring Mountain Appellation and all under estate control.

Taste Profile: Fresh blackberry, anise and mocha are the first things apparent on the nose followed by cola, acai berry and menthol. This is a silky lush wine with layers of dark chocolate, cedar and freshly ground coffee. The tannins are chiefly present, being round pleasing chalky tannins with firm mountain acid balancing them out. The finish is chocolate covered plum. This powerhouse Cabernet is already showing well and will develop even more complexity over the next 10-12 years (2030-2032).

Winemaking Process: Extraction is around 22 days on average. Each vineyard block was then aged separately for 22 months, the barrels being French oak and 70% new.