Our flagship wine, Ancestor is our Bordeaux-style reserve blend, and an homage to the Ancestor Tree, the largest Coast Live Oak on record. The 2019 Ancestor showcases aromas of red currant and dark chocolate along with subtle hints of cinnamon and clove. The entry is soft and rich with layered flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and dark cherry. The mid- palate is thick and mouth coating with balanced acid. The finish is framed by integrated tannins and delicate flavors of caramel and truffle.
Pair with roasted meats, reduction sauces, and hearty stews.
Enjoy now through 2040.
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 17% Petit Verdot
Harvest Dates:
Cabernet Sauvignon- Block 33: 10/19/2019
Malbec- Block 54: 9/29/2019
Petit Verdot- Block 50: 10/23/2019
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 16 days.
Aging: Aged for 16 months in 59-gallon French oak barrels, 60% of which were new oak.
Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.58
TA: 6.0 g/L
Bottled: July 27, 2021
Production: 3,000 Cases
