< 2005 Chairman's Club Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère
COMPLETE TASTING NOTES
Very limited in production, the 2005 Chairman’s Club Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère is a marriage of two Bordeaux varieties which captures Chalk Hill Estate’s unique personality and terroir. The Carmenère is grown on a tiny, low vigor site with extremely rocky soils, perfect to harness its vigorous tendency. Hand-harvested at a mere one-half ton per acre, the Carmenère was co-fermented on skins with a low-yielding Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Following a seven day fermentation, the wine was pressed prior to dryness to preserve fruit and enhance the lush mouthfeel. After 18 months in 50% new French oak, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Deep, dark aromas of black plum and cassis accompany graphite and exotic asian spices. This age-worthy cuvee is opulent in texture, with blackberry fruit, black olive and tobacco flavors. The lingering finish is reminiscent of dark chocolate and mocha, pairing deliciously with roasted meat dishes and artisan cheeses.
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
Roasted Meat Dishes and Artisan Cheeses.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Blend:
- 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Carmenère
- Vineyard:
- Chalk Hill Estate
- Appellation:
- Chalk Hill, Sonoma County
- Ageing:
- Eighteen Months, 50% New French Oak
- Fermentation:
- 100% in Barrel with weekly batonnage
- Harvested:
- October 24, 2006 Brix 26.8 T.A. 6.2 G/L pH 3.82
- Bottled:
- July 11, 2007 Alc. 15% T.A. 5.9G/L pH 3.85
