{"product_id":"freemark-abbey-freemark-abbey-cabernet-sauvignon-sycamore-vineyards-2017-750ml","title":"Freemark Abbey - Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2019 SYCAMORE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON\u003cbr\u003eRutherford, Napa Valley\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker- Kristy Melton Winemaker Emeritus- Ted Edwards\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker’s Notes\u003cbr\u003eLocated on the southern end of the Rutherford Bench, Sycamore Vineyard’s proximity to the Mayacamas Mountains provides the perfect climate for growing a rich, textured Cabernet. The wine is intense in aromatic complexity, reminiscent of blackberry, pomegranate syrup, black tea, and forest floor. The palate is rich and textured with flavors\u003cbr\u003eof forest fruits, dark chocolate, bay leaf, and warm oak spices. The ‘Rutherford dust’ is evident in the tannin structure, giving it textures that are bold but integrated, making it lovely to drink now with the capability to age in the cellar for decades.\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eSycamore Vineyard—Rutherford (100%): Small 24-acre vineyard located about 1.2 miles south of Bosché, right up against the Mayacamas Range, this vineyard has a rich clay loam. Sycamore Vineyard produces small berries reminiscent of mountain fruit berries, with intense extract of color and flavor. The color is very dark early in the fermentation, with flavors of black currant and blackberry with a forest floor complexity.\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\u003e95% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e4% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e1% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003eAge of Vines \u0026amp; Soil Type:\u003cbr\u003e5-23 years; sloping rich clay loam formed by alluvial deposits\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, 66% new\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol:\u003cbr\u003e14.5%\u003cbr\u003ePh: 3.71\u003cbr\u003eAcid: 6.2g\/L\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Date \u0026amp; Sugar:\u003cbr\u003e9\/23 through10\/7, Brix ~ 24.8°\u003cbr\u003eLife Span in Proper Cellar:\u003cbr\u003e20-30 years\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Cases Produced:\u003cbr\u003e2,738\u003cbr\u003eBottled:\u003cbr\u003eFebruary 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freemark Abbey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975712805088,"sku":"104114","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/freemark-abbey-freemark-abbey-cabernet-sauvignon-sycamore-vineyards_1.jpg?v=1663886918","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/freemark-abbey-freemark-abbey-cabernet-sauvignon-sycamore-vineyards-2017-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}