2001
Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Two Moon Vineyard
~ Dry Creek Valley ~
THE
VINEYARD — At 1,700'
elevation, Two Moon Vineyard sprawls atop McCray Ridge at the southwestern
edge of the Dry Creek Valley appellation. In 1997, a six-acre Cabernet
block was added to the four-acre Merlot block planted in 1987. The site
typically begins each day in sun-light and enjoys a steady airflow to and
from the Pacific Ocean 15 miles west. The entire vineyard is terraced to
follow the contours of the hillside. Climatic stability allows a long
growing season and helps produce a wine true to the culture of a mountain
vineyard. Austere soils keep tonnage low & create complex, age-worthy
wines.
TASTING
NOTES —
Lush, ruby color.
Richly
aromatic: succulent, ripe black currents and cherries, with smokey
undertones.
Sculptured mid-palate reveals textured layers of ripe
black fruit, raspberry & herbs, seasoned with smokey chocolate
Roundly balanced, sleek, and generous
WINE MAKING DATA —
Harvest:
September 1, 2001
Tonnage: 7.22
Harvest Brix: 25
Alcohol/Vol. 14.3
pH: 3.48
Residual Sugar:
8mg/100ml
Barrel Aging: 22 months
Bottle Aging: 13 months
Barrels: Medium toast,
French oak 30% new
PRODUCTION —
381 cases of .750 ml
80 cases
of .375 ml
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