Peirano Cabernet Sauvignon

''WINEMAKING NOTES: This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our 50-year-old vines on the estate. The fruit was HAND-PICKED in early October 2015 at 24.5 Brix with intense fruit flavors. To further the complexity of the fruit we used three different fermentation methods- Static Cold Soak and Rotary Fermentation (in equal ratios). Extended maceration time allowed for maximum extraction of color and phenolics. After fermenting to dryness the wine was settled before being moved to barrels. The entire lot was aged in French and American oak 15% of which was new wood where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was then racked every three months as well as topped every two weeks to achieve maximum clarity. TASTING NOTES: The rich dark color of this wine catches you from the first pour. It exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of zesty black boysenberries raspberries and plums. The first initial sip fills the mouth with sweet bla