Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mtns

Winemakers notes at release:Fall 2016 The Santa Cruz Mountains holds a special distinction. It is home to the only two estate-bottled mountain Cabernets that are truly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and both have been at it awhile: Ridge Monte Bello (1962) and Mount Eden Estate (1946). If you appreciate the qualities that result in Bordeaux varieties grown on the edge-namely low alcohols earth-driven flavors and unique terroir-these are the best examples. 2012 was a great California Cabernet vintage. Even though a drought year the season was long and cool. Harvest started on October 4th and ended October 26th. The slow autumnal ripening allowed the fruit to develop beautiful depth and complexity. Finally after two years in our cellar and two years in the bottle we present this extraordinary wine. Distinctive aromas of blackberry black pepper cardamom sage and earth abound. The flavors are rich and balanced (13% alcohol) with impressive depth on the mid-palate. The acidity