Appellation:

Carmel Valley AVA, "Monterey County, Ca"

Vineyard:

Planted in 1987 “Russell’s Vineyard” is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Cabernet Frac and 3% Malbec located on a 39% southwest facing slope in Carmel Valley, Ca. Terraced and hand farmed European style by the Joyce Family. At Russell's vineyard the soil consists of chalk rock and loam ladden soil which creates a very ardous environment for these vines. These growing conditions require the vines to struggle which translates into very intense fruit.

Case Production:

Alcohol:

14.7%

P.H.

3.68

Residual Sugar:

0.00%

80% new Segium Moreau French oak barrels for 2 3/4 years

Fermentation Technique:

100% Malotlactic Fermentation

Tasting Notes:

The grapes for this wine is 100% organically hand farmed. by the Joyce Faimly. Special attention to detail is applied when hand harvesting these grapes to ensure only the best fruit is used to make this incredibly delicious wine. This wine projects intense flavors of bright berry, chassis, annins combined with a hint of tobacco & toasty oak, which leads into a soft and silky lingering finish with, gentle tannins.

Retail:

$50.00 per bottle

Bottled:

February 2009

DOUBLE GOLD WINNER - SAN FRANSISCO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION