The 2016 vintage came out of the gate fast with warm weather resulting in early bloom and veraison. Above normal heat cooled slightly into a nice vintage for hang-time anda ripening. We started picking Bacchus Merlot on September 10 and then waited almost a month to start picking Cabernet -- early October for Bacchus block 3 and later in the month for the Dionysus blocks. The length of the season at Bacchus and Dionysis was very beneficial with the larger crop load the old vines were carrying.
This Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 100% French oak for almost two years before we bottled it and has been given additional time to age in the bottle before release. The flavors are brilliant with the traditional deep blue fruit characteristics and really good structure. Like a great band, you might not pick out the exact contribution of each block but will greatly appreciate the harmonious taste of the pieces playing together. This is a classic vintage for Stars in a Row that will age gracefully.
VineyardsDionysus block 11 Cabernet, picked 10/22/16Bacchus Block 3 Cabernet, picked 9/29/16 and 10/4/16
Bacchus block 4 Merlot, picked 9/10/16 and 9/21/16
Wine Maker
John Abbott, Devona
Appellation
White Bluffs
Blend
92% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Merlot
Alcohol
14.8%
93 — Owen Bargreen
"An outstanding blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Merlot, this is sourced from old vine Dionysus Cabernet from back in 1988. Blueberry and violets with shades of wet stone and blackberry compote all combine on the nose. The palate is plush with good richness and refinement. Black and blue fruits mingle with minerals, sagebrush and flinty undertones on the palate. Drinking beautifully now, even in its youth, this has fifteen years of life ahead of it. Drink 2021-2037.
The price of this product varies with the quantity of products ordered in the category "Sagemoor Wines"
| Qty | Unit Price |
| 1 - 5 | $65.00 |
| 6 - 11 | $65.00 $58.50 |
| 12 + | $65.00 $52.00 |
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