Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Late spring rains and abundant sunshine spurred significant vine growth producing big canopies, clusters, & berries. The vines soaked up the Calistoga warmth through August and produced high yields. Steadfast patience is required in years like 2019 since flavor, color, and texture tend to take longer to develop. Then precision in deciding what to harvest and when to do so drives quality and wine potential even more than normal. Accordingly, harvest proceeded in fits and starts as we chased balance, finesse, and concentration in the vineyard through September and into October.