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1993 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Herbes de Provence! An aromatic infusion of fresh ripe blueberries and briery blackberries. The floral delight of violets enriched by the subtle nuance of Jamaican-all spice, punctuated by the intensity of fresh roasted French coffee. "Plump, spicy, black olives with anise laced flesh, a palate vibrant of black current and cherry layered upon the soft mouth-filling velvet textured tannins akin to the richness and length of a creme- brulee......... This wine is a complete meal." - Jury discussion at the O.J. Simpson Trial Notes and Stats Yield: removing of poorly colored fruit at verasion resulted in a low 2.75 ton per acre. Vineyard Location: Coombsville 35%, Atlas Peak 28%, Oak Knoll 18%, Calistoga 13%, Mayacamas Ranges 6%. Vineyard Data: vertical trellis with deleafing around the clusters for extra color and flavor. Time on Skins: 25% extended maceration, 21 days on skins. Fermentation Type: 36hr cold soak, 100% Whole berry, 25% barrel fermentation, 100% co-fermentation of varieties. Yeast: 20% wild yeast during cold soak, 80% cultivated Rhone Valley yeast. Cooperage: 50% New oak, 50% 1-2y.o. blend of French and American oak. Cepage: Cabernet Sauvignion 82%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Merlot 9%.. Clarification: lightly fined, unfiltered.   Click here for other Ramspeck Releases... Also be sure to learn about...