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 Nestled on a gently sloping knoll on the north edge of Yountville, Ghost Block vineyard is named in honor of the historic Pioneer Cemetery for which it borders. According to local lore George C. Yount; who was the first person to plant a grapevine in the Valley, wanders the hillside overseeing the vast spectrum of an industry he himself founded on this very land.
Ghost Block is our premier Cabernet Sauvignon expressing the very best from our estate vineyards. Production is limited, always based on our very best fruit.
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2008 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Napa Valley
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Vineyard:
Nestled on a gently sloping knoll on the north edge of Yountville, Ghost Block vineyard is named in honor of the historic Pioneer Cemetery for which it borders. The vineyard is 16 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaker Notes from Rob Lawson:
The 2008 harvest was 2008 was a difficult a sporadic growing year. The season in general was cool, with lower crop sizes. However with extended hang time and diligent work in the vineyards the crop came out small but with excellent quality.
The continued development and focused farming in the vineyard has led to great vine balance and even ripening, resulting in excellent grapes to work with. As the vineyard matures the Ghost Block profile should continue to evolve.
Tasting Notes:
The 2008 vintage exhibits a dark and concentrated wine with balance and structure. Aromas of dark chocolate and spice lead to a full palate of black berries, cherries and cocoa. The mid palate is full and leads to a bright long finish of cherries, caramel, spice, cassis and coffee.
- Varietal Content: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard: 100% Ghost Block
- Alcoholic Content: 14.5%
- Total Acidity: .58%
- pH: 3.79%
- Cooperage: Aged 26 months, 70% new, French oak barrels. All cluster and berry sorted, whole berry fermented.
- Release Information: 800 six bottle packs, September 2011
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2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Notes:
Distinctive flavors of Ghost Block and Rock Cairn were heightened with the intense 2008 growing season. Finesse oriented with an elegant balance and structure. Bright aromas of roses, tobacco and spice lead to a full palate of blackberries, cherries and cocoa, and citrus. The mid palate is full and leads to a bright long finish of cherries, caramel, spice, cassis and coffee.
- Varietal Content: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcoholic Content: 14.5%
- Total Acidity: .59
- pH: 3.99
- Cooperage: Aged 24 months in French Oak, 60% new
- Release Information: 4,500 six bottle packs, May 2011
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20010 MorgaenLee Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Notes:
A wonderful Sauvignon Blanc that that captures all the great characteristics of the variety. Bright with perfect structure and balance. The grassy, herbaceous scent gives way to sweet ripe aromas of stone fruits and floral subtleties. It leads into flavors of peach, melon, orange peel and pear. The ripe, full mid-palate weight of tropical fruits give way to a lasting finish of citrus and minerals. Its long finish is supported by subtle oak nuances that help give it the body and richness to support the finish.
- Varietal Content: 98% Sauvignon Blanc 2% Semillion
- Vineyard: 98% MorgaenLee, Yountville 2% Block House, Yountville
- Alcoholic Content: 14.2%
- Total Acidity: .50%
- pH: 3.62%
- Cooperage: Aged: 85% whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented and aged sur lies for 10 months in barrels. 15% soaked on skins for 12 hours before pressing and cold fermenting in stainless steel then aged sur lies for 10 months in barrels. 25% of barrels were new.
- Release Information: 400 six bottle packs, September 2011
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