Bonterra Estate Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)

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Producer	Bonterra
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Mendocino
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Sku	14012
Size	750ml

   

A brilliant, dark garnet with a slight violet hue sets the stage for a richly textured Cabernet Sauvignon with great depth of character. Layered notes of black cherry, black currant and spice form a well-structured backdrop for a decadent palate of dark fruit, leather, tobacco and pencil shaving. Full-bodied with ripe tannins, this Estate Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to evolve for up to five years of additional cellaring.

The second vintage of our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted predominantly from Butler Ranch, one of our Regenerative Organic Certified estate vineyards in Mendocino County. Extreme elevation and rare Redvine soils make this mountain site ideal for growing well-structured Cabernet Sauvignon with rich layers of flavor. Fruit from Blue Heron Vineyard’s single Cabernet Sauvignon block was also incorporated. This lower elevation riverside vineyard is named for the many generations of great blue herons that have nested in the vineyard’s protected oak grove.

The fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested by hand at the peak of ripeness between late September and October, earlier than in past years. The grapes were then destemmed and pressed.

After a warm fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the mouthfeel. It was then aged for 6 months in 100 percent French oak, 40% of it new, lending complex barrel notes to the finished wine and creating a medium toast level.