Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon 6 / Case

Vineyard Owner: Andy Beckstoffer Clonal Selection: 4 Rootstock: 039-16 Plant Date: 1996 Soils: lightly colored gravelly soils with high mineral content Exposure: Situated on the Oakville bench Trellis: Bilateral cordon Yield: 4.1 tons/acre Growing Season Summary: The 2012 growing season has been described by many as textbook perfect. Temperate summer days moderated plant growth contributing to smaller cluster and berry size during lag phase leading to increased concentration of flavors. An idyllic Indian summer finished the maturation process producing fruit with exceptional character and intensity. Harvest Date: October 21th Harvest Brix: 25.9 Winemaking Hand harvested at night Hand sorted cold Fermented with indigenous yeasts in closed-top stainless steel tanks 6 day cold soak 33 days total maceration Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels Aged 20 months in French oak barrels 100% new Coopers: Taransaud Darnajou Marcel Cadet Radoux Varieta