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2005 Mosaique, Red Wine, Napa Valley
| Final
Composition: |
44%
Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vineyard Location: |
Napa Valley |
| Harvest Date: |
10/12/2005 through 10/28/2005 |
| Finished Wine: |
Alcohol:14.%
Ph:3.65
Total Acidity: .64g/100ml |
| Barrel Type: |
30% New
French Oak 70% 1 and 2 Year Old French Oak |
| Barrel Time: |
19
months |
| Bottling Date:
|
June,
2007 |
| Case Production: |
1000
cases |
| Filtration: |
None |
| Fining: |
None |
| Release Date: |
September,
2007 |
Winemaking
Each lot was cold soaked for
2 to 4 days and then fermented separately in open top stainless steel tanks
and bins for 7 to 10 days with the
maximum temperature of 86-88 degrees. The Cabernet Sauvignon lots were
put through extended maceration for another 3 weeks. The lots were
pressed into barrels where malolactic fermentation took place and
monitored separately. They were racked 5 times before being blended
and bottled in June of 2007.
Tasting Notes
As usual this elegant
Bordeaux
blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon was created
with earlier accessability in mind. The ’05 Mosaique’s charming, fruit-forward aromas
are apparent right out of the bottle, with rich cassis, Provencal
herbs, blackberry, cherry
fruit. Initially, Cabernet Franc is dominant and with
aeration, the soft cherry flavors from Merlot emerge. The tannins
are ripe and soft. Enjoy it with everything from portobello to
porterhouse.
| Price/Size |
Bottle |
Case |
| 750ml |
$30.00 |
$360.00 |
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