
2017 John Anthony Twisted Oak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes:
"The first release of our celebrated hillside vineyard in the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range, the Twisted Oak Vineyard in Oak Knoll District. The purity of fruit, aromatic complexity and broad structure from this well drained mountainside vineyard offering is distinct from all our single vineyard cabernet sauvignons. A bouquet of black and red berries and stone fruit, licorice and cedar. The flavors are deep and explosive. Bramble berry, Morello cherry and pomegranate layered with lilac, dark chocolate and dusty crushed stone. Bracing acidity and the grainy tannins evolve to a long, velvety finish."
In the Vineyard:
Year Planted: 2002
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Clone: 7 and 337
Sub Appellation: Twisted Oak Vineyard, Oak Knoll District
Vineyard: Twisted Oak Vineyard
Harvest Date: October 14th, 2017
In the Cellar:
Bottling: 178 Cases Produced
Fermentation: 100% New French Oak
Coopers: 50% Baron, 33% Sylvain and 17% Leroi
Barrel Age: 28 months