Very dark purple garnet in color, this wine has aromas and flavors of
cassis, dark berries and toasted oak. Its full-bodied structure is framed by
balanced acidity and big supple tannins which make this a great food wine
that is also perfect for long aging in the cellar.
Food Pairing:
Roasted meats such as lamb and beef or hearty
venison stew bring out the true flavors of this
wine.
Background:
In 2017 we were asked by Diane Nauman to take care of her small
vineyard that was planted by her late husband Carl in the late 1960’s.
We normally do not make Cabernet Sauvignon but with this being one
of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Mendocino, it intrigued
me. The 2018 vintage was so good for this vineyard we decided to keep it
for ourselves and give it the best treatment money could buy.
Vineyards:
The Nauman vineyard lies in the heart of one of the best red wine
regions in all of Mendocino County, the Talmage District, which is
located in the eastern benchlands and foothills of the Ukiah Valley. The
soils here are shallow brown clay with an array of gravel and large rocks
throughout its composition. These vines are so old, large and gnarly
they reminded me of monsters traversing the landscape.
Winemaking:
The grapes for this wine were hand harvested on November 12th, 2018 and
were crushed into open top fermentors and allowed to cold soak for 4 days
before the start of fermentation. After a long, slow fermentation, the wine
was aged for 36 months in 50% new French oak barrels, softening the
tannins and adding length, complexity and spice to the wine.
Winemaker Comments;
Very dark purple garnet in color, this wine has aromas and flavors of
cassis, dark berries and toasted oak. Its full-bodied structure is framed by
balanced acidity and big supple tannins which make this a great food wine
that is also perfect for long aging in the cellar.
For Additional Information
Gregory Graziano c/o Graziano Family of Wines
1170 Bel Arbres Road, Redwood Valley, CA 95470
Telephone: (707) 485-9463
Email:gregory@grazianofamilyofwines.com Web: www.grazianofamilyofwines.com
Winemaking Data
Harvest
Date: November 12th, 2018
Fermentation & Aging
Fermentation: 4 days of cold soak,
pumped over and punched down
twice a day for 14 days in stainless
open top fermentors
Aging: 36 months in French
Burgundy barrels (50% new)
Wine
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15.3%
Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.79
Residual Sugar: 0.7 g/L
