2016 Omen Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD SOURCES 65% Cabernet Sauvignon Duarte-Georgetown Vineyard in El Dorado County 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Rorick Heritage Vineyard in Amador County 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Element 79 Vineyard in El Dorado County Here in the Sierra Foothills the high mountainside and deep granite soils develop grapes for intense wines. We pick 75% of our fruit at elevations between 2,306  and 2,500 (!). The remaining 25% of the fruit is picked from the outstanding Rorick Heritage Vineyard property (literally a canyon inside the mountains) in Murphys, CA. The diverse soil here is rich in iron, decomposing granite and limestone (a unique combo in California). Yields are lower than in Napa Valley (<2 tons/acre) packing some deep concentration and depth. TASTING NOTES From spices to cassis and dark cherry notes, the complexity of the blend transcends into subtle notes of leather and dark chocolate. The mouth feel is rich with luscious and elegant tannins. A very bold and powerful wine that is still approachable and balanced. CASES PRODUCED 1950