2002 Trinchero Family Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD INFORMATION

The Trinchero 2002 Family Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from grapes grown in four coastal counties - Lake County (84%), Santa Barbara (13%), and Monterey(3%).

WINEMAKING

The must was fermented for 14 days with daily rack-and-return procedures- i.e. draining the tanks of fermenting wine, allowing the cap of skins and seeds to fall to the bottom of the tanks, then splashing the juice back over the fallen cap to effect a more thorough maceration of skins and juice. (Seeds harboring astringent tannins are also removed during this process.) The wine was then aged for 18 months in a combination of new and used French (33%), American (62%) oak, and Hungarian (5%) barrels prior to bottling.

WINEMAKER NOTES

This supple Cabernet Sauvignon displays a beautiful varietal aroma of dried cherry and blueberry fruit complexed by scents of cedar and green olive, and finishes with notes of molasses. The smooth palate offers blackcurrant and ripe plum flavors that are beautifully balanced by soft tannins. Delicious to drink now and balanced to make it easy to pair with foods such as beef, lamb, and hearty stews.

HARVEST DETAILS

Date: Sept 17- Nov 1, 2002 T.A.: .63g/100ml

WINE INFORMATION

Alcohol: 13.5% Cases: 20,000 Release Date: Febuary 2005