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Region: Sonoma
Sub-Region: Alexander Valley
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Winemaker Graham Weerts handcrafted this wine exclusively from Stonestreet's Alexander Mountain Estate vineyards reaching 1,800-2,400 feet above sea level. Powerful and layered, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a fitting representation of the complicated, and rugged Alexander Mountain terroir. This epic mountain’s cooler temperatures and lean, rock-strewn soils yield wines of concentrated flavor, color and exceptional complexity.
Gentle grape pressing was followed by a saignée, a five day cold soak and a post-fermentation extended maceration to further intensify the wine’s color and dramatic fruit flavors. For added complexity, a portion of the fermentation was driven by native yeast. The wine was then transferred to small French oak barrels for 14 months of agingfurthering its fine-grained tannin structure and creamy spice flavors. Bright and lemony, with hints of grapefruit, herb, mineral and subtle melon notes. Has a lean edge, but shows a more supple, viscous quality on the finish.
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"Ruby-red. Suave and intensely aromatic, with lush cherry and cassis aromas underscored by gentle oak spice notes. Silky in texture, with sweet cherry compote and blackcurrant flavors, soft tannins and impressive power on the finish. Sweet and impressively seamless cabernet." -Rated 90, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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