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”TASTING NOTESThis inky, ruby-red wine opens with fruity black cherry on the nose with just a hint of toasted oak. The mouthfeel is round and fl bodied with silky tannins. The wine has great concentration with bright flavors of blackberry, espresso, and mocha.VINEYARD NOTES A second consecutive year of drought was the primary concern entering the 2014 growing season. A mild winter, with very low rainfall, gave way to an early spring, resulting in bud break two to three weeks ahead of normal in most growing areas. Heavy rainfall in April saturated the soil and refilled reservoirs with water sufficient to irrigate vineyards for the growing season, but the rain was not enough to end the drought. Moderate weather conditions prevailed for the late spring and summer, providing ideal conditions for flavor development in the ripening grapes. Due to the early bud break and the ideal growing conditions, harvest started two to three weeks early and progressed smoothly. Indian summer weather patterns prevailed through the fall, allowing the grapes to ripen to full maturity prior to harvest, resulting in wines of exceptionally high quality and concentration.Dry Heat The Russian River flows through the hot Alexander Valley, leaving deposits of gravel in the soil. This natural element mimics the prized vineyard soils of Bordeaux, making this inland valley the perfect place for grapes to thrive, especially Cabernet Sauvignon.” -Clos du Bois
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