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Knights Bridge Winery
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Knights Valley, Sonoma County, CA
Knights Bridge Winery
2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Knights Valley
Sonoma County, CA
With each case (12 bottle) purchase of Knights Bridge Winery's 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, please also enjoy a VIP sit down wine tasting for 6 guests in the Knights Bridge wine vault with your next visit to wine country.
Knights Bridge Winery 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes:
In the glass, this elegant Cabernet shows off an opaque, deep red garnet core. Medium-bodied, with layers of fresh blackberry, plum and fig aromas leading to notes of vanilla, baking spices, sweet tobacco and subtle dried herbs. The palate is well-balanced, with dark berry fruits and notes of vanilla and spice enveloped by soft, round tannins and a pleasing acidity. Drinking beautifully now, or cellar for a few years more.
Notes by Carrie Schuster, Chief Marketing Angel
Grape:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production:
320 cases
Region:
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, CA
Vineyard:
Knights Bridge Estate Vineyard
About the Vineyard:
Located on the southern boundary of the stunning Knights Valley AVA of Sonoma County, the Knights Bridge estate vineyard sits at 300-900 feet in elevation on the rocky slopes of the Mayacamas mountain range north of Calistoga. The sustainably farmed property overlooks breathtaking views of rolling hills, steep mountains and gentle valleys. Cool Pacific winds provide the grapes with longer hang time to develop richer flavors, while iron-rich and white-ash tufa (calcium carbonate) soils combine to create the perfect blend of climate and location for their Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc vines to thrive.
Winemaker:
Douglas Danielak
About the Winemaker:
In 1988, Douglas Danielak began crafting wines for some of the most admired wineries in Sonoma and Napa counties. In 2006 he became an original member of the Knights Bridge winemaking team and is now Director of Winemaking. During his award-winning career, Douglas has received both critical praise and high scores. In 2014, Wine Spectator named Douglas a Winemaker to Watch..
Ageability:
Cellar over the next 8-12 years
Alcohol:
14.3%
Additional Winemaker Notes:
- 2014 was the third consecutive year of drought in Knights Valley. However, the lack of rain did not stand in the way of a nearly perfect growing season. Knights Valley experienced a mild winter, a dry spring, and no heat-spikes during the season. The long, dry days and cooler-than-normal summer encouraged an abundant crop and an early harvest. These ideal conditions allowed their estate fruit to ripen evenly, offering elegant, dark fruit with a juxtaposition of bright acidity and explosive flavors.
- Estate fruit harvested from 23 year-old hillside vines
- Aged 20 months in I00% French oak barrels, utilizing 85% new oak from Taransaud and Darnajou coopers, and an additional I6 months in bottle before release.
