{"product_id":"freemark-abbey-bosche-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2017-750ml","title":"Freemark Abbey Bosché Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e96 points Jeb Dunnick\u003cbr\u003e“From a valley floor site and a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Bosché offers a great bouquet of both red and black fruits as well as notes of herbes de Provence, loamy earth, and spicy oak. Brought up in two-thirds new French oak, it’s medium to full-bodied, has ultra-fine tannins, and beautiful overall balance. A brilliant 2019, it will evolve for 20+ years.” – Jeb Dunnuck, February 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 CABERNET BOSCHÉ CABERNET SAUVIGNON\u003cbr\u003eRutherford, Napa Valley\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker’s Notes\u003cbr\u003eNestled in the heart of the Rutherford Bench, the Bosché Vineyard has the ideal terroir for growing elegant and balanced Cabernet. The 2019 vintage opens with aromas of chocolate covered cherry, blueberry, graphite, and forest floor. The palate is rich and supple with notes of forest fruit compote, cigar box, mocha, and carob. The tannins are already silky and integrated which means it drinks wonderfully now and will age gracefully for decades.\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eBosché Vineyard — Rutherford (100%): A small 22 acre vineyard located west of Highway 29, on the famed Rutherford Bench, the Bosché vineyard has very deep gravelly soils. A seasonal creek crosses the vineyard which indicates the water table to be high in the spring, providing water and nutrients for new shoot growth. As veraison approaches the water table drops, stressing the wines and intensifying the dark velvety fruit flavors. This is a natural\u003cbr\u003earea to grow Bordeaux varietals with dry farming or minimal drip irrigation.\u003cbr\u003eVintage Notes\u003cbr\u003eAbundant and later than usual rains marked the winter leading up to the 2019 season. This provided good soil moisture to set a normal size crop with plenty of vigor. The growing season was near perfect with moderate daytime temperatures and evening marine influences, creating ideal ripening conditions. Harvest began shortly after Labor Day with our Sauvignon Blanc grapes and concluded October 30 with our last pick of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are fresh, fruit driven and vibrant, indicative of a hallmark and classically balanced vintage.\u003cbr\u003eComposition:\u003cbr\u003e93% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e7% Merlot\u003cbr\u003eAge of Vines \u0026amp; Soil Type:\u003cbr\u003e7.8 acres planted in 1991, 4.5 acres planted in 1996 and 10.7 acres planted in 1999\u003cbr\u003eFermentation:\u003cbr\u003eAfter cold soaking for 3 days, the fermentation was in stainless steel tanks at 85°-90°\u003cbr\u003eBarrel \u0026amp; Aging\u003cbr\u003e24 months in French oak, 62% new\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.9%\u003cbr\u003ePh: 3.60\u003cbr\u003eAcid: 6.4g\/L\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Date \u0026amp; Sugar:\u003cbr\u003e9\/19 through 10\/3, Brix ~ 25.2°\u003cbr\u003eLife Span in Proper Cellar:\u003cbr\u003e20-30 years\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Cases Produced:\u003cbr\u003e2,839\u003cbr\u003eBottled:\u003cbr\u003eMarch 2022\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker- Kristy Melton\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker Emeritus- Ted Edwards\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freemark Abbey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975712641248,"sku":"104111","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/freemark-abbey-bosch--cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley.jpg?v=1663886917","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/freemark-abbey-bosche-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2017-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}