2005 Chanticleer Cabernet Tasting Notes
March 20, 2008
CHANTICLEER
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: October 8th , 2005
Brix at Harvest: 24.8
Vineyard Location: Morningside Vineyard, Yountville Appellation
Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Sangiovese
Production: 408 cases
Suggested Retail: $55.00 per bottle
Release date: April 1, 2008
History: Chanticleer Cabernet Sauvignon was conceived by Chris Dearden, a
Vineyard: The Morningside Vineyard is located at the base of the
Winemaking: The handpicked fruit is rigorously sorted, gently destemmed and fermented in small, open-topped tanks utilizing a combination of soft pumpovers and hand “punch-downs”. This delicate treatment typifies the winemaking process. After a 27 day maceration period, the wine was lightly pressed and transferred to a combination of 75% new and 25% once-used, small French oak barrels. It was gravity racked over the 22 months in barrel; decanted for clarity and freshness. It was bottled without fining or filtration on
Tasting/Pairing Notes: The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is both opulent and well-structured. It is loaded with black fruits including blackberries, currant jam and plums. Aromas of cedar, allspice and violets round out the profile of the bouquet. On the palate, the entry is of fruit, toasted oak and mocha spice. It possesses a full mid-palate and a seamless, lingering finish. The small percentage of Sangiovese adds an element of floral characteristics in the nose and finesse on the palate. Our 2005 Cabernet should age well for the next decade; however, it will show better immediately if decanted. It is an excellent accompaniment to garlic and wine marinated pork loin,
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