The use of two different Cabernet Sauvignon clones in the vineyard, # 337 and # 191, provide our wine with a multi-dimensional layering of both flavor and aroma. Divided nearly evenly through out, both clones originate in the Bordeaux region of France. The lighter clusters of the # 191 produce berries that ripen almost as individual pieces of fruit, contributing greatly to the level of anthocyanins in the wine. These colored forms of tannins in the skin of the grapes, are responsible for the deep ruby almost black color of the wine, as well as other intriguing features. From the somewhat heavier clusters of the # 337, are extracted the inviting aromas and lively acidity that complements the concentrated fruit and soft chewy tannins. Both clones produce a superior sugar content and a well balanced, well bodied wine with keeping qualities. Our vinification process is gentle and straight forward, allowing all the characteristics of our One Acre to come through. The fruit is hand picked and hand sorted prior to de-steming, crushing, and maceration. The sugar, acid and pH levels of the must each year are were almost classic textbook numbers, requiring no additions or adjustments.   2005 Vintage  ( brix 24.6 degrees, titratable acidity 0.53 g/100ml, and a ph 3.47 ) 2006 Vintage  ( brix 25.4 degrees, titratable acidity 0.53 g/100ml, and a ph 3.66 ) 2007 Vintage  ( brix 24.6 degrees, titratable acidity 0.49 g/100ml, and a ph 3.65 )   Following alcoholic fermentation, the grape mass is gentle pressed and both the free run and the press fraction are moved into barrels where the wine goes through malolactic fermentation. This increases the wine’s body, enhanced its mouth feel and provides a hint of vanilla without changing its dominate fruit characteristics. After an average of 20 months in French oak barrels (typically 1/3 new – 2/3 neutral), the wine is bottled.     The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon – 225 cases - ( sold out except for single bottles in verticals ) will reveal an enticing aroma of bitter orange peel, tea leaves, bakers’ chocolate, followed by ripe red cherries, red plum, black current and a touch of anise. On the palate, the wine’s concentrated, black fruit and dried berry flavors are enriched by cedar, smoke, graphite and tar along with subtle vanilla accents, followed by a sweet wood finish. This 1st vintage of ours will develop nicely in bottle for another 3-6 years.   Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon – 201 cases -  Displays alluring aromas of ripe red and dark cherries, red plum, black current, tea leaves, bakers’ chocolate, shaded with hints of earth. The color is a dense ruby/purple, almost black to the rim. On the palate, the wine’s concentrated cherry, black fruit and dried berry flavors are enriched by cedar, and subtle vanilla accents. Soft tannins and a beautifully smooth finish with notes of subtle well integrated oak. Delicious to drink now, this classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will develop beautifully in bottle for another 5-7 years.    The  2007 Cabernet Sauvignon – 175 cases – Early on, the 2007 vintage seems to have even more noticeable ripe red and black cherry characteristics then prior years. In addition to the fruity aromas, the 07 also displays layers of juicy berry, ripe plum and currant flavors. Concentrated and intense, much of which may have come from the lower crop yield on 07 as well as extending the maceration a little longer then the 06 or the 05 vintage. This is a full bodied, concentrated wine, with just a hint of bittersweet chocolate, black tea and vanilla that is smooth on the finish, ending with chewy tannins and fine structure. Supple now, this classic Cabernet wine will continue to soften and unfold in the bottle over the next 3-5 years, and promises to drink well for at least 10.