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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.
The 2005 vintage is now sold out.
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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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