This year, our flagship Bordeaux style red wine, Anacapa, is comprised mostly of Cabernet Franc (76%), but also of Merlot (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (12%). Our Anacapa captures aromas of star anise, rose petals and coffee bean with flavors of black cherry, dried cranberry, cocoa and the beautiful texture of lush, velvety tannins.

The grapes for our 2005 Anacapa came from three different vineyards:Lucas, Bien Nacido and Falcone.

After the grapes were removed from their stems, they were cold-soaked and then fermented in small, open-top bins; the must was punched down by hand twice a day. The wine was then aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, of which 47% were new barrels.
The wine was bottled on February 14, 2007 - only 420 cases were produced.

Optimum Storage Conditions: Constant temperature, 55-58° F, darkness.
Aging Potential: To enjoy young fruit aromas, consume within 1-3 years of bottling date. For extended aging under ideal conditions, consume within 3-10 years of bottling date.

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Growers/Ranch: Lucas 76%, Bien Nacido 12%, Falcone 12%

Bottle analysis:
Alcohol 14.3%, pH 3.53, TA 0.630 g/100ml

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