October 13th, 2004 Vineyards Krupp Vineyard. At over 1400 feet above sea level, Krupp Vineyard rests just above Stag’s Leap. The red and rocky soils are planted to various clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot and Malbec. The combination of these varietals yields a wine of immense character, complexity and suppleness. Vintage 2004 The 2004 vintage endured precipitous heat spikes that had to be weathered successfully to achieve long hang time, which resulted in complex delicious fl avors. The resulting wines from our mountains have power and balance that are found only in great years. Varietal Composition 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Tempranillo, 15% Merlot, 10% Malbec Yield 2.4 tons/acre Cumulative Degrees Brix 26.4, pH: 3.78 Production 407 cases Rich purple-black hues; aromas of vanilla, Japanese plum and a hint of anise. Layers of purple fruit, roasted black cherries, pomegranate and dried cranberries. Complemented by dark spices and lead-pencil nuances with a hint of cedar and leather. The palate has abundant rich, ripe succulent fruit which gives this wine real fl eshiness. A full and focused mid-palate mingles with dusty tannins resulting in a long and intriguing fi nish. Excellent with braised short ribs and hearty stews. Enjoy now through 2012. 407 cases produced. |