2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - Alexander Valley [ $30
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The fruit for our 2007 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon comes primarily from mountain-grown fruit in Alexander Valley.
Fog drifts over the tops of the coastal mountains and burns off quickly in the morning sunshine, resulting in a warm climate
with almost full sun throughout the day - ideal conditions for our cabernet sauvignon mountain vineyards. With aromas of
blackberry jam, baking spices, pure maple syrup and black tea, this wine delights with rich delicious flavors of caramel,
espresso and dark chocolate. A juicy and full mid-palate, rich, mouth-coating tannins and excellent depth characterize this
lovely Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vintage Notes
Our mountain vines are dry farmed in shallow, rocky, low-vigor soil that add impressive depth and concentration of flavors
to the wine. A mild, late spring and summer ensured that the mature vines had a healthy canopy for the grapes, which provided
the perfect combination of sunlight and heat penetrating the grape clusters. These conditions allowed the grapes to reach
full maturity in both flavor and structure. Harvest was completed the beginning of October.
Winemakers Notes
This wine is composed of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with small amounts of Syrah and Petit Verdot. The hand
harvested grapes enter the gravity flow winery and are hand sorted, then whole berries are gravity fed into tanks for
fermenting before pressing. Individual lots are moved to barrels for malolactic fermentation, then blended and barrel
aged for 19 months and aged an additional nine months in bottle, allowing for the perfect balance of fruit, tannin and oak.
| Appellation: |
Alexander Valley |
| Blend: |
75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 14% Syrah;
11% Petit Verdot |
| Cooperage: |
40% new French, Hungarian and American oak;
60% older French oak |
| Release Day: |
April 2010 |
Rhonda's Recipe and Pairing Notes
Grilled Lamb Chops with Wine Mint Marinade
Our 2007 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with roasted, broiled or barbecued heavy game and red meats such as lamb, beef,
pork and veal. Medium and strong-flavored cheeses, such as blue cheese or sharp cheddar, also pair nicely with Cabernet Sauvignon.
