Personalised Freemark Abbey Sycamore Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 14.5% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

VINTAGE NOTES

The winter continued a dry weather pattern and bud break was early. The growing season was moderate, near ideal, and on an early pace. Most varieties were harvested in September with a final wrap up on October 10th, getting it all in before any rains developed.

APPEARANCE

Dark ruby in color.

AROMA

The fruit in the aroma is black cherry, blueberry and red raspberry. The bright fruit is complimented with dark chocolate, black pepper, forest floor, aromatic cedar and leather notes. The oak spice is fairly integrated, adding to the overall complexity.

PALATE

The texture on the palate has a smooth entry, with dark cherry flavor. The tannins are well resolved, yet promise the ability for long aging. The fruit acidity provides a very pleasant lengthy finish.

VINIFICATION

After a 5 day cold soak, the wine was fermented in stainless steel fermenters at 75- 86 for 10 – 28 days skin contact.

GRAPE VARIETY

89.8% Cabernet Sauvignon 10.2% Merlot

Country: United States

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2016

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

alcohol volume: 14.5

closure: Cork

volume: 750

wine style: Red (Full Bodied)