2020 Ancestor

The 2020 Ancestor features aromas of blueberries, cassis, raspberry, and a touch of mocha from the new French oak. The entry is soft, rich, and mouth-coating with flavors of red currant and olallieberry. The juicy midpalate segues into a structured finish with integrated tannins complimented by flavors of the French oak.

Pair with roasted meats, reduction sauces, Osso Bucco, and dark chocolate!

Drink now through 2040.

52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Petit Verdot, 20% Malbec

Cabernet Sauvignon – Block 5: 10/01/20 – Block 61: 10/12/20 Petit Verdot – Block 48: 10/14/20 Malbec – Block 54: 9/21/20

Destemmed and fermented in closed top fermentors, with delestage daily for the first few days of fermentation followed by open pump-overs two to three times daily for an average of 16 days.

Aged for 16 months in 59-gallon French oak barrels, 60% of which were new oak.

14.8%

3.74

5.6 g/L