Danuta 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

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2005 Danuta Cabernet Sauvignon

VARIETAL:	90% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Merlot 3% Petite Sirah 2% Petit Verdot
VINEYARD:	St. Helena Winery Vineyard, Block #4
WINEMAKER:	Kristian Story
WINEMAKING:	Fermented with French yeast – Lavin D254 Cold soak at 50 degrees – 5 days Maturation period – 12 days Maceration period – 6 days Racked only 3 times Wine chemistry; - 25.6 Brix at harvest - 3.74 pH at bottling - 0.62 TA at bottling Bottled unfined and unfiltered
BARREL AGING:	23 months in new French Oak Barrels; - Exclusively o Darnajou o Marcel Cadet o Seguin Moreau o Vicard
ALCOHOL:	14.76% by volume
BOTTLING DATE:	September 18, 2007
RELEASE DATE:	May 1, 2008 (Targeted)
PRODUCTION:	113 cases
WINEMAKER’S NOTES: This 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Danuta, exhibits a dense purple color along with a big, sweet nose of blackberries, blueberries, and flowers (acacias and violets). This beauty is low in acidity, with an opulent, voluptuous texture as well as great fruit, purity, and density. It is a contender for two decades of cellaring. Not yet released. More Information