Appellation:

San Benito AVA, "San Benito County, Ca"

Vineyard:

“Pedregal Vineyard"

The Pedregal Vineyard is located in historic San Benito County not far from famed vineyards such as Calera and Chalone. This vineyard was named Pedregal due to the dramatic rock outcroppings which thrust themselves out of the ground due to the constant movement of tectonic plates along the San Andreas Fault Line which lies only several hundred feet away from the vines. A warm dry climate and ardous soil provide ideal growing conditions for these Cabernet Sauvignon vines to thrive.

Alcohol:

14.8%

P.H.

3.65

Residual Sugar:

0.00%

Fermentation Technique:

100% Malolactic Fermentation

Cooperage:

60% new tight grain Segium Moreau French oak barrels for 1 ½ years.

Tasting Notes:

Bright blackberry, currant and anise combine with minerality from the soil which then leads into soft but evident chocolate like tannins that lingere on.

Retail:

$23.50 per bottle

Bottled:

November 2008