Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Description
Clear skies and the cool, dry influence of La Niña resulted in a long growing season and a late harvest in 2006 vintage. Perfectly ripe grapes yielded a beautifully colored, complex Cabernet with silky tannins.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Rocky, Clay, and Sand
Harvest time:
April
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
14 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
American (50%) and French (50%)
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14.2 %