 Production Notes
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2010 Clark-Claudon Estate CabernetIN THE VINEYARDS & WINERYLocation, location, location; again it made the difference in 2010. Following night harvest and triple sorting, the berries from each harvest lot produced a deep purple flow into French Oak barrels. There they began the next two years of their life. In barrel they were hand punched down three times a day, facilitating optimum color, and flavor development as well as gently integrating tannins. The artful blending of this vintage not only included the 5 harvest lots, but also the individual barrels from each of those lots. Exploring the resulting combinations was a winemakers dream! WINEMAKER NOTESOur 2010 Estate Cabernet will greet you with its beautiful deep ruby color and hints of geranium on the rim. From there enjoy a spectacular burst of boysenberry, blueberry and black currant, plus undertones of honeycomb, crème brulee, spicy oak and sage. After a velvety entrance, this wine is packed with juicy black cherry, dark stone fruit, a rich round mid-pallet, perfect balance and fine tanins. Enjoy the lingering notes of quinine and the long cedar, fruit and dark chocolate finish. Pure splendor in a glass! |
