Ridge
Santa Cruz Mountains

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

2006

SKU 744442279005

Country: USA
Region: California
Varietal: Cabernet Dominant
Type: Red
Volume: 750

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A cold winter and heavy rainfall delayed the start of the growing season. Bloom came in late April. An unusually warm summer and mild fall ripened the grapes through October. The clusters were destemmed, but not crushed, for a natural, whole-berry fermentation. Color and tannin were abundant, so pump overs were reduced, then eliminated by day six; we pressed on day nine. The uninoculated malolactic was complete by year's end. Thirty-four Monte Bello parcels had been fermented as thirty-six small batches; all began aging in new american oak barrels. The following spring, nineteen were selected for this outstanding Santa Cruz Mountains Estate. It was returned to barrel (half new, a quarter two years old, a quarter three/four years old). Enjoyable now for its dark fruit and elegant structure; it will develop further over the next ten to fifteen years. EB (6/08)

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