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  Adelaida Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Paso Robles, California)
 
 
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Winery: Adelaida
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, California
Vintage: 2006
Bottle Size: 750 ml

Product Code: ADELAIDACABSAUV06-W
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Notes from the Winemaker:

The 2006 vintage benefited from ideal conditions, combining early season nourishing rains to mid summer heat and a picturesque fall of late ripening warmth. Two of Adelaida’s Estate properties(Viking and HMR) form the core of mountain fruit character intertwined with our favorite block ofneighboring Halter Ranch. All sites of low yielding, compact fruit clusters are located exclusively on elevated, coastal influenced Westside Paso Robles vineyards. Picking began in late September and continued into the first week of November, gifting us with small ripe berries, perfect phenolicsand as always, balancing natural fruit acidity. A complexing addition of 7% Cabernet Franc gavean aromatic lift to the muscular, more structured Cabernet fruit.

Following a three day temperate soak, the destemmed berries were fermented in five ton stainless steel open top vats with indigenous yeast at temperatures controlled from exceeding a maximum of30ºC to preserve delicate aromatic elements. Gentle manual punchdowns, two to three times per day, kept the cap of grape skins and pulp fully immersed in the “must” to maximize colorextraction, integration of flavor compounds and ensure long chain velvety tannins. Secondarymalolactic conversion took place in barrel and the wine reposed in the same barrels, on its lees, forthe full term of 22 months.

Dark crimson color and density of fruit begin the tasting marathon, leading to hints of lingonberries,cedar spice and graphite pencil shavings. High toned perfume, precision of red berry mountaingrown fruit and an impression of richly textured ripeness are the hallmarks of this precocious, verysuccessful vintage. Ready for immediate gratification or cellar through 2012.

Notes from the Winemaker:

Varieties: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc. Cases: 995 cases produced. Barrel aged 22 months in 100% French oak (33% new).
 



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