Ramspeck Wines

1992 CABERNET BLEND A Secret Treasure: Miam! Miam! The scent of soft luscious ripe black cherries.....a gift wrapped in the aromatic spice of a leather-lined cigar box. A secret treasure, punctuated by the floral delight of a sweet scented perfume that wafts of a grand old country flower arrangement. A vibrant bouquet of violets and roses interwoven by an earthy potpourri of alpine spice. "The sip, a delicious layering of assorted ripe berry fruits topped with a condiment of cedar, cinnamon and vanilla spices. The subtle nuances of licorice and fresh cracked pepper compliment the supple velvet tannins that roll across the palate to complete a seamless presentation." .....Overheard during the recent baseball strike Notes and Stats Yield: removing of poorly colored fruit at verasion resulted in a low 2.75 ton per acre. Vineyard Location: Calistoga Foothills 48%, Atlas Peak 18%, Coombsville 15%, Mayacamus Ranges 19%. Vineyard Data: vertical trellis with deleafing around the clusters for extra color and flavor. Time on Skins: 25% extended maceration 24 days on skins. Fermentation Type: 48hr cold soak, 100% Whole berry, 25% barrel fermentation, open top, co-fermentation of varieties. Yeast: 30% wild yeast during cold soak, 70% cultivated Rhone Valley yeast. Cooperage: 50% New oak, 50% 1-2y.o. blend of French and American oak. Cepage: Cabernet Sauvignion 66%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Merlot 19%. Clarification: lightly fined, unfiltered.   Click here for other Ramspeck Releases... Also be sure to learn about...