"Densely concentrated aromas of plums, black cherries, oak bark and
cinnamon toast are nicely displayed in an elegant oak
framework. Supple, black fruit flavors crest to
blackberries, then ebb to a rich lingering finish. Enjoyable now,
will age best over the next 4 -6 years."
– Mike McGrath, Winemaker
BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARDS:
Bill and Kathleen Collins, the founders of Conn Creek Winery, farm
this vineyard on the valley floor in the St. Helena AVA to the
south of Calistoga. This block-selected Cabernet Sauvignon is
emblematic of a microclimate that produces ripe and jam-flavored
wines with distinctive fine tannins. Because of its valley
location, locked between the hills, this AVA tends to be very warm
with minimal fog intrusion. The soils are primarily
sedimentary and gravelly clay loam with medium to low water
retention.
