Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Gerry Forth
Appellation
82% Mendocino,18% Sonoma County
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
Farming
Organic
Terroir
Gravelly clay loam
Vineyard
For the 2018 harvest we were able to source Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from several outstanding vineyards, including the distinctive viticultural areas of: Alexander Valley, and Mendocino. The Brown Family Vineyard in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County is organically farmed, and the Alexander Valley property managed in a sustainable fashion, with limited use of natural fertilizers and a commitment to fish and bee-friendly products.
Vinification
90% cabernet, 5% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot
The fermentations were done in open-top tanks with yeasts isolated in France. All the lots were fermented dry and completed malolactic fermentation in barrel. Our barrel inventory includes new and older French and American barrels and the mix each year, while fairly consistent, can vary and is normally 90% aged barrels and the remainder new.
Aging
The Histoire cab spent 18 months in oak (mix of American and French used barrels).
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
On the nose we find the traditional dark fruits – dark cherry and cassis, with just a hint of kitchen herbs and cedar. These carry over onto the palette with good balance and moderate finish. To us the tannins are fine-grained and reserved, allowing this wine to be enjoyed even in its youth
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