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 complemented by flavors of the French oak.
Pair with roasted meats, reduction sauces, Osso Bucco, and dark chocolate!
Enjoy now through 2040.
Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Malbec, 20% Petit Verdot
Harvest Dates:
Cabernet Sauvignon- Block 5: 10/01/2020
Block 61: 10/12/20
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: 14.8%
pH: 3.74
TA: 5.6 g/L
Bottled: August 5, 2022
