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2004 Donedei Cabernet Sauvignon

2004 Donedei Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition 76% Cabernet Sauvignon
16% Cabernet Franc
8% Merlot
Vineyard Sources Artz Vineyard - Red Mountain
Ciel du Cheval - Red Mountain
Elephant Mountain - Yakima Valley
Cases Produced 410
Barrel Treatment 65% French, Demptos & Seguin Moreau
35% American, Demptos
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity .60
pH 3.54
Filtration Unfiltered/unfined
Production
After harvest, these grapes were cold-soaked for 3-4 days depending upon lot. The wine was fermented to dryness after inoculation with a proprietary yeast blend. One hundred percent free-run juice was then added to barrel, where it was aged for approximately 29 months before bottling. An additional 3 months of bottle age was given to this wine prior to release.
Tasting Notes
Rich and opulent, this Cabernet Sauvignon possesses great strength, complexity, and integration. Round, black-fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry are nicely balanced with smooth tannins and a long, supple finish. Truly a hedonistic wine for the senses! Enjoyable now, this wine will continue to age gracefully for 10-15 years.