Hook and Ladder Cabernet Sauvignon

THE VINEYARDS: Chalk Hill is an appellation with generally warmer days than in the rest of the Russian River Valley with a variety of volcanic and alluvial soils across the western foothills of the Mayacamas range rising 200 to 300 feet in elevation. Here at our Los Amigos Ranch just South of Healdsburg Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot develop deep bold flavors. THE GROWING SEASON: 2013 was an exceptionally good year for growing grapes in the Russian River Valley. A gradual heat progression through the growing season combined with an above average yield allowed the fruit to ripen slowly ensuring maximum flavor development. THE WINEMAKING: Our single vineyard Cabernet is aged for up to 17 months in a combination of European and American oak. The wine contains a small amount (5%) of Merlot also from our Los Amigos ranch to enhance the silky texture of this exquisite Cabernet. THE WINE: This incredibly dark crimson-violet Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits bright aromas of raspberr