2008 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Patzimaro Vineyard Cabernet Franc
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Our Patzimaro Vineyard is located in the St. Helena appellation at the base of Spring Mountain. The vineyard enjoys high daytime temperatures that help to fully ripen the grapes and cool evenings that allow the fruit to retain the natural acidity needed to create balanced, elegantly structured wines.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 84% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon; Cooperage: 100% French oak, Chateau-style barrels (60 gallons); Age of Barrels: 100% new
Winemaker Notes
For years we have used the exceptional Cabernet Franc from our Patzimaro Vineyard located at the base of Spring Mountain to add depth, complexity and compelling mid-palate structure to our Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux-varietal blends. In this wine, Cabernet Franc is the star, offering classic elements of red currant, tobacco and an earthy flintiness. Sweet oak-inspired notes of vanilla and cola contribute additional structure, while fine-grained tannins add to the appealing mouthfeel of the Cabernet Franc.
Production
Though the 2008 growing season presented certain challenges—from early frosts to drought conditions—a meticulous approach to viticulture and sorting yielded small crops with good concentration, highlighting soft, appealing tannins for our red varietals and bright acidity for our white grapes. A long, moderately cool summer led to a harvest that commenced in mid-August and concluded in early November. This relatively relaxed pace allowed us to pick in numerous passes to ensure quality, often focusing on individual rows or a single side of the vines.
Other Notes
Released: May 2011
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 1 - October 31, 2008
Sugar
28.4 ° Brix
Acid
0.59 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.72
Aging
18 Months in Barrel
Fermentation
10-12 days fermentation at 80°F
Bottling Date
July 2010
Alcohol %
14.5
