Burly 2012 "Special Selection" Cabernet Sauvignon

Black cherry aromas layered with bright fruit notes and oak. Velvety and intense. Aromas of cassis and black berries meld seamlessly with notes of pomegranate, and anise. This is an elegantly structured wine with silkiness through the midpalate and a persistent, juicy finish. Deep, coating tannins ensure that this wine will age beautifully in the cellar. The rich, plush mouth feel elegantly transforms into sweetness by supple tannins and lovely oak integration.  A wonderful mineral note shines through the whole experience. Layered, complex, and lingering, a true wine drinking experience.

Special Selection
The winemaker tasted all 30 barrels and chose the best 6 barrels.  These barrels exhibited plusher mouth-feels, and darker, stronger aromas. Enjoy.

Vineyard
Our Cabernet Grapes came from The Simpkins Vineyard in the Coombsville area just east of the city of Napa. The vineyard, although staying warm and dry, is generally a little cooler than many Napa Valley vineyards and therefore allows more hang-time for the grapes. This brings greater concentration and layering to the finished wine. The vineyard soil is rocky loam which provides good drainage and low nutrient concentration. Under these stresses the vines work hard to produce a limited amount of fruit.