VINEYARD: Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in the rocky loam soil of Stone Farm Vineyard; as the vines expend most of their energy reaching deep into the ground for water, the vigor of the vine is held in check. The warm Glen Ellen location allows our Cabernet Sauvignon to grow to full maturity while maintaining a desirable low yield. This vineyard is farmed using certified organic farming methods.

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 thevines, allowing sunshine and air to reach the clusters. But by late October we 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 organic by Stellar Certification Services.