2017 Ancestor
Tasting Notes:
Our flagship wine Ancestor is our Bordeaux-style reserve blend, and an homage to the Ancestor Tree, the largest Coast Live Oak on record. Carefully selected barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot were blended for this cuvée which offers aromas of berry compote and baking spices. Rich and powerful on the palate, this wine has flavors of blackberry, cassis and graphite.
Pairing Suggestions:
Pair with hearty meats such as beef, lamb and game.
Blend:
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Petit Verdot, 15% Malbec
Harvest Date:
Cabernet Sauvignon – Block 7N: 10/6/17, Block 21L: 10/25/17, Block 30N: 10/31/17 Petit Verdot – Block 48: 10/3/17, Block 49: 10/5/17 Malbec – Block 47: 9/13/17
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 16 days.
Aging:
Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new oak.
Alcohol:
14.80%
pH:
3.77
Club Price: $116.8
(Retail Price: $146)