The wine was aged for 48 months in oak and given an additional 24 months of bottle age prior to release. The Cabernet was blended in the classical way with small amounts of Merlot, also from Bingham Ranch. Martin, Billon, Trieul, Ermitage, Boutes, Jarnac, Bel Air and Chalufour. The grapes were gently pressed the resulting wine was racked into 100% new French oak (60 gallon) barrels, from ten different French coopers: Vicard, Seguin Moreau, St. The temperature was increased to 70F, and cultured yeast fermentation started, which lasted thirty days at a peak temperature of 90F. They were crushed into a stainless tank and cold soaked at 50F for 5 days. Munson ' was used BACKGROUND as the female parent and Cabernet Sauvignon'Clone No. The resulting fruit is very intensely flavored with a rich dark blackberry profile that makes beautifully structured Cabernet Sauvignon.Ĭellar Practices and Winemaking: Perfectly ripe grapes were harvested in late October, 2012. 10, 2012 ( 54 ) GRAPE PLANT NAMED ' PROPHECY ' ( 52 ) ( 58 ) ( 50 ). ![]() It is a small berry clone with very low yields, approximately one and a half tons per acre. The vines, planted in 2001 with Bordeaux clone 337, grow in clay and sandy loam soils underlain with a high percentage of gravel. There are three parcels of vines used in our Cabernet, one is 63 years old, another is 41 years old, and the third is 23 years old. Vineyards: Bingham Ranch in Calistoga is one of the oldest Cabernet vineyards in the Napa Valley, dating back to 1850s. As it opens the flavors of blackberry, cherry, semi-sweet chocolate, currants and jammy dark fruits dance in the mouth, with hints of pepper and spice and voluptuous tannins. The aromas of black cherry, blackberry, floral bouquet, tea and plum immediately grab you and pull you in. This wine is big, bold with a dark plum skin color. This 2012 R&B Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning example of our Reserve Cabernet legacy. This wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with all of the exotic spice and layers of fruit you would expect from a Reserve wine. ![]() The flavors of dark black berry, currants, chocolate, mocha and cassis are evident, with a huge juicy blackberry finish. The small addition of Merlot enhances the structure, the color and adds a touch of sweet cherries. ![]() It's an extraordinary wine with remarkable depth and complexity, with a huge core of dark black cherries, dark black currant, tea, blackberry and violets in the bouquet. This 2012 R&B Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the 25th vintage of our Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet.
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