VINEYARD | Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon grows on the gently rolling hillsides of Puma Springs Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. Here, grapes are draped in morning fog that gives way to nourishing afternoon sunlight.

VINTAGE | The 2006 vintage was truly a year won in the vineyard. A heat spike that lasted a record 10 days in July had growers nervous about sunburn on the ripening grapes. Then came the rains, which sent us rushing to leaf the vines, allowing sunshine and air to reach the clusters. Botrytis was a threat for a time, especially to Chardonnay. But late October saw a change in the weather and a change in our expectations for the vintage. The rains stopped and the climate warmed, giving grapes the time on the vines needed to reach full maturation. Overall, it was a late harvest of excellent quality fruit.

WINEMAKING | This wine underwent maceration in an open top fermentor on skins to build body and mouthfeel in order to compliment the dark berry fruit. Drink now or cellar for the next 5-7 years.

VINEYARD CERTIFICATION | certified sustainable by Stellar Certification Services