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The Wine

Our Napa Valley Cabernet sauvignon is a blend created from select vineyards and appellations within the renowned
Napa Valley. Drawing on his experience with Cabernet Sauvignon clones and his intimate knowledge of subappellations within the region, Anthony has created a wine that builds upon the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Our 2008 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (81%) (30% Clone 4, 30% Clone 337, 17% Clone 6, and 4% Clone 7), Petit Verdot (8%), and Cabernet franc (4%), Malbec (3%), and Merlot (2%) from vineyards in Carneros,
Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville. The wine was aged in a combination of French (80%) and American (20%)
oak barrels, of which 60% were new barrels, for 24 months. The wine was not fined and received a screen filtration prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

Our Cabernet sauvignon, deep ruby in color, has rich, ripe cherry, cassis and blackberry fruit aromas. Soft tannins and sweet oak combine with a gentle hint of pepper and spice to yield a full-bodied wine with excellent balance and a long lingering finish. The different Cabernet clones give the wine a multi-layered dimension to the palate. The
long growing season at the Truchard Vineyard in the cool Carneros district yields grapes with deep color and great natural acidity. The Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard on the Conn Creek alluvial fan adjacent to Caymus in Rutherford delivers classic midvalley fruit and supple tannins and “Rutherford Dust” earth flavors. The Petit Verdot
adds depth to the color and a tannic richness, while the Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet franc bring softness, acidity and fruit respectively. Crafted in a rich, concentrated European style, this wine pairs well with flavorful, full-bodied meals, and will develop a harmonious smoothness with age. Excellent today, the wine will also reward those
with the patience to cellar it.

Technical Analysis
Varietal:    Cabernet Sauvignon (83%)
 Petit Verdot (8%)  Cabernet Franc (3%), Malbec (3%)  Merlot (2%)
Appellation:    Napa Valley
Total Acid 0.67 gm/100ml
pH 3.67
Alcohol 13.8%
Aging 24 months in 80% French 20% American Oak, 60% new
Bottle Date August 2010
Production 1,305 cases

90 Points - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (2007 vintage):
"Here is another nicely crafted wine from Bell. Its curranty, briary varietal aromas are met by enriching notes of roasted vanilla and a bare whiff of green olive and are followed on the palate by a full-bodied, fairly supple wine with attractive flavors that echo all that has gone before. Tannin tightens the wine towards the back and asks a half decade of cellaring." (August 2010)

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2006 vintage):
"This young, vigorous Cabernet is full of ripe, upfront fruity flavors, yet it’s dry and complex, and is grounded by a pleasing tug of herbaceousness. Most notable is the rich blackberry, raspberry and currant fruit, and the way the sweet, smoky oak complements it. Drink now for freshness."  - S.H.  (11/1/2010)