Hourglass Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Current Vintage Overview The third year of California’s recent drought cycle 2014 was marked by a dry warm spring with early bud break and an even warm summer. Spring conditions contributed to smaller berry sizes and crop loads and ultimately a fantastic grape chemistry. Ideally balanced the 2014 wines are reminiscent of those from 2001 – some of the most well preserved of their decade much like those of the mid-1970s. Tasting Profile Aromatically akin to the perfumed 2012 vintage our 2014 Hourglass is less brooding than the 2013 with more of its traditional dark red pomegranate and currant characteristics weaving together with savory cassis and black currant. An earthy minerality runs through the aromatics and across the palate lending an umami richness to the interlocking flavors. This minerality is a signature of the iron-rich Hambright fractured bedrock soils in our Hourglass Estate Vineyard and quite consistent vintage to vintage. The texture is broad and deep with