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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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2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Napa Valley
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Winemaker Notes from Rob Lawson:
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.
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 2009 is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon on the attack with bright aromas of cherries and mocha. A ripe mid-pallet full of cocoa and earthy spice tones that surface with a balanced acidity and heighten the lasting blackberry, spice and tobacco finish.
- Varietal Content: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard: 100% Ghost Block
- Alcoholic Content: 14.5%
- Total Acidity: .59%
- pH: 3.96%
- Cooperage: Aged 24 months, 70% new, French oak barrels. All cluster and berry sorted, whole berry fermented.
- Release Information: 1600 six bottle packs, September 2012
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2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Winemaker Notes from Rob Lawson:
2010 was a late, challenging and wet vintage (depending on when you picked). A lot of qualitative decisions were made throughout harvest resulting in excellent quality.
Tasting Notes:
The 2010 exhibits the typical distinctive flavors of Ghost Block and the Rock Cairn vineyard. Finesse oriented with an elegant balance and structure. Bright floral aromatics, such as rose petals and tobacco. A full-bodied cabernet that attacks with loads of dark berry fruits, cocoa and nutmeg. The palate is supported by the lasting finish of black cherries 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: 6,000 six bottle packs, May 1, 2013
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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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