2018 Crescere Estate Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

WSI97 Broad, big and bold; this wine is not shy. It showcases fig, blackberry, blueberry, plum, cigar leaf, sweet red bell pepper, cocoa powder, violets and lilac. Every time we turn to the glass we fine more. On the palate, it’s dense and meaty, with brooding tannins. Fresh cracked black pepper comes to the forefront along with rocky, granitic soil. The wine gives us more and more the longer it is open. We highly recommend decanting at least 1 hour prior to when you’re ready to drink it. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 7), 12% Petit Verdot
Harvested and sorted by hand, then processed through an optical sorter. Cabernet was fermented in concrete fermenters, Petit Verdot in standard stainless steel tanks Three day cold soak. Fermented at low temperature for 15 days Extended maceration for 10-20 days
Pressed into French oak barrels, 70% new Aged for 22 months without racking Bottled late July 202. Unfined, unfiltered. 198 cases produced
Food pairing: Steak au poivre with mashed potatoes and wine soaked mushrooms