Cabernet Sauvignon is our most widely planted varietal at Halter Ranch with over 70 acres under vine. Our Cabernet Sauvignon possesses a classic profile with aromas of dark cherry and graphite. Bright and fresh on the palate, this wine has flavors of red and black currants with a hint of pencil shavings.
Pair with wood-fired pizza, braised game, and roasted or grilled meats.
Drink now or cellar 10-12 years.
Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Harvest Dates:
Cabernet Sauvignon - Block 55E: 10/11/17, Block 51: 10/18/17, Block 21L: 10/25/17
Malbec - Block 10: 9/12/17, Block 53: 10/23/17
Petit Verdot - Block 63: 10/10/17
Fermentation: 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 14 days.
Aging: Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new oak.
Alcohol: 14.60%
pH: 3.71
TA: 6.0 g/L
Bottled: April 22 to 24, 2019
Production: 7,600 Cases
