2017 Sebastiani Gravel Bed Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Winemaker Notes
Blackberry and dark cherry fruit flavors interlaced with graphite and bergamot tea dance on the palate. Hints of cedar and espresso compliment the soft tannins and lengthy dried herb finish.
Composition
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Sonoma County
pH
3.45
Aging
14 months in French oak
Bottling Date
July 2019
Tannin
0.39
Alcohol %
14.3
Production Notes
After harvest, we cold soaked a number of the lots to maximize color and flavor extraction. All of the grapes were fermented warm and the light press portion was also incorporated and added more tannin and richness.