The Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is located in Maipo Valley,  world-renowned for producing outstanding red wines with rich color, full body, and pure varietal character. The rocky slopes of sand over clay help maintain moisture during the intense summer heat, while the coastal mountains temper the vines with the cool maritime influences of the Pacific Ocean. The Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, an elegant reflection of its environment, was fermented in stainless steel tanks and refined for ten months in American and French oak.  Starting with this 2016 Vintage a 10% bleeding method was used to provide more concentration in the wine.  Also new to the 2016 vintage is the Oak used.  2014 and 2015 vintages have a 50/50 split of American and French Oak.  In 2016 the winemakers used 60% American and 40% French Oak, resulting in wine with good structure, balanced tannins and a powerful finish.