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2010 Faultline Vineyard
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Vineyard Designation
Faultline Vineyard, Skipstone
Harvest Date
Cabernet Franc October 11, Merlot October 5, Cabernet Sauvignon October 27
Aging
66% New French Oak for 19 months
Bottling Date
June 13, 2012
Alcohol %
15.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This exciting new wine from Skipstone beautifully demonstrates the unmatched potential that our estate vineyard offers in blending for complexity. On the nose the wine explodes with aromas of cinnamon, freshly crushed blueberries and cigar box.
On the palette the wine opens with rich notes of juicy dark berry fruit and is layered with complex yet delicate nuances of dried herb and pencil shavings. The texture is smooth with well balanced tannins coming from the Cabernet Franc that gives a nice grip and lengthens the finish. This wine is focused and fresh and shows good potential for aging, while being extremely pleasurable in its youth.
Vineyard Notes
The Faultline Vineyard is perfectly situated on the floor of our 28 acre amphitheater shaped vineyard. These blocks lie directly on top of the Mayacama faultline that runs right through the middle of the vineyard and has given the site its unique shape and incredible soil diversity. The younger vines growing here benefit from a variety of soil types and different levels of stress and are thus demonstrating complexity well beyond their youth.
Production Notes
Blend: 40% Cabernet Franc, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot
Food Pairing Notes
Rustic, savory campagna dishes work well with the unique blend in this easygoing wine. Red meat, shortribs, and game when paired with slightly sweet sauces match up with the ripe fruit characteristic from the trio varietal blend. Try herb-rubbed grilled filet with melted chevre and cherry compote for a perfectly matched dish. Also, Chef Amy suggests experimenting with dark chocolate and caramel to round out a perfect and delicious meal.
Production
125 cases