Block 2B was planted in 2013 with UCD Clone 47 (337).
Cabernet Sauvignon Flavor Profile
Wikipedia states “The classic profile of Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be full-bodied wines with high tannins and noticeable acidity that contributes to the wine’s aging potential. In cooler climates, Cabernet Sauvignon tends to produce wines with blackcurrant notes that can be accompanied by green bell pepper notes, mint and cedar which will all become more pronounced as the wine ages. In more moderate climates the blackcurrant notes are often seen with black cherry and black olive notes while in very hot climates the currant flavors can veer towards the over-ripe and “jammy” side.”
Due to are constant prevailing winds from the delta, our vineyard stays on the cool side thus our grapes tend to produce wines with black cherry, blackberry and other dark fruits along with a slight minerality and “spiciness.”
This wine will age wonderfully for years to come.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages
2017
In The Vineyard
| Date |
Temp |
Notes |
| 10/12/17 |
50^F |
Harvest |
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Grape Ripening Data
| Date |
Brix |
TA |
pH |
Notes |
| 10/12/17 |
22.76 |
3.64 |
3.84 |
YAN 139 |
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2018
In The Vineyard
| Date |
Temp |
Notes |
| 9/28/18 |
50^F |
First Harvest |
| 10/25/18 |
48^F |
Second Harvest |
Grape Ripening Data
| Date |
Brix |
TA |
pH |
Notes |
| 9/28/18 |
23.04 |
4.79 |
3.58 |
YAN 128 Pot 1142 |
| 10/25/18 |
23.96 |
3.35 |
3.75 |
YAN 104 Pot 1244 |
It was a very cool harvest season. From the Potassium numbers above, we will be dropping fruit next year to improve quality
2019
In The Vineyard
| Date |
Temp |
Notes |
| 3/10 |
45 |
Vines Pruned |
| 4/25 |
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Weeds mowed between rows |
Grape Ripening Data
| Block 2B |
| Year Planted: |
2014 |
| Block: |
One (1) acre |
| Soil: |
Cometa Sandy Loam |
| Depth: |
> 72” |
| Elevation: |
105’ |
| Terrain: |
Slightly sloping toward the South |
| Row Orientation: |
7.5° NE/SW |
| Vine Spacing: |
7 feet |
| Row Spacing: |
10 feet |
| Trellis System: |
Modified California Sprawl |
| Cordon Height: |
60” |
| Irrigation: |
Drip controlled by soil moisture sensors |
| Cultural Practices: |
Spring, mow between rows, spot spraying for cleanup, Growing Season, mildicide application not needed, hand harvest |
