VINIFICATION
The grapes for this wine were
handpicked with a Pellenc fitted with an optical sorter at optimal ripeness
after a warm growing season. Fermentation took place in 1.5-ton stainless steel
fermentation bins with 5 punch downs daily at peak of fermentation. After
fermentation, the grapes were gently pressed, settled overnight then barreled. The
wine was aged for 22 months in 65% new oak before being bottled unfiltered in
September 2018.
VARIETALS
100%
Cabernet Sauvignon
Kiona "Heart of the Hill"
Vineyard
Red Mountain
TECHNICAL
INFO
Cases: 230
Harvest
Date: Oct. 20, 2016
Brix
at Harvest: 25.2°
Alcohol: 15.2%
pH:
3.7
Total
Acidity: 0.60 g/100mL
Barrel
Regime:
7% new American oak
15% new Russian oak
43% new French oak
Winemaker:
Judy Phelps
Vineyard
Manager: Scott Williams
