2005 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon **Also available in magnums. See Gift Packs & Magnums**
LIBRARY RELEASE!
This wine is reaching its peak of maturity. Drink it within the next one to two years.
Tasting Notes and Technical Information
Salexis Wines is pleased to announce the release the second of two bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2005 vintage. Our 2005 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of stature and power. This wine was produced from free run wine only after 37 days of total skin contact, and aged in 100% new Taransaud Chateau style barrels for 18 months. This wine exhibits the aromas and flavors of black berries, raspberries, currants, cedar, chocolate, and is surrounded by toasty French oak. Although keenly balanced and enjoyable now, this wine will continue to develop for the next 10 to 15 years.
The Specs
| Blend Composition | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone #337 |
| Harvest Dates | October 11, 2005 |
| Harvest Analysis | 26.7 Brix, 3.7 gms/l TA, 3.90 pH |
| Pre-Fermentation Maceration | 7 days @ 55 degrees F |
| Pumpover Regime | 2 times/day with Aeration |
| Maximum Fermentation Temperature | 90 degrees F |
| Total Skin Contact Time | 37 days |
| Barrel Aging |
18 months in Chateau Style French oak, Medium Plus and Heavy Toast, (100% new Taransaud) |
| Bottling Date | June 5, 2007 |
| Case Production | 170 cases |