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This
year, our flagship Bordeaux style red wine, Anacapa,
is comprised mostly of Cabernet Franc (75%), but also
of Merlot (20%) and Petit Verdot (5%). 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 2006
Anacapa came from our own estate vineyard, as well as
Lucas and Bien Nacido vineyards
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 59%
were new barrels.
The wine was bottled without filtration on February
15, 2008, with only 420 cases being 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.
You can order this wine directly from
the winery, please click here
to go to our secure online store.
Growers/Ranch: 66% Lucas,
14% Bien Nacido, 20% Rusack Estate
Bottle analysis:
Alcohol 14.7%, pH 3.49, TA .623 g/100ml
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