2013 Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
2013 Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
Description
At first glance, the vineyard block where our Clone 4 is planted (known as our Kairos vineyard) looks quite ordinary—another group of vines, planted like any other, on a flat part of our estate. In viticulture, one learns that you must look a little closer to truly understand a vineyard. Walk towards these vines and upon closer inspection you will notice that the Cabernet clusters are loose, small and scraggly. The size of the berries is tiny; you might think them to be blueberries they are so small. The vines seem to struggle and the canopy is not full and dense. The explanation is hidden just a few feet below, where a very shallow hardpan in the soil causes these vines to struggle, and behave much like grapevines on a steep hillside. This magnificent vineyard exclaims: “never judge a book by its cover, you might just miss something extraordinary.” We invite you to discover this well-kept secret.Aroma: Blackberry, powdered cocoa and mocha, with hints of lavender and mint.
Flavor: On the palate this wine is full bodied, fleshy, silky and richly textured with a finish that is graceful and structured.
| Vintage | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol % | 14.50% |
| Size | 750 ml |