Kissos 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase Wine

Harvest Date: November 4th 2007
Maceration: 21 days
Barrels: 23 months in New French Oak
Bottling: August 20th 2009
Varietal: 78.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4.75% Cab Franc, 4.75% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.6%
Brix: 26º
Terroir: Coombsville, Napa Valley, California

Situated just east of the city of Napa on an impressive plateau, this geographic area is characterized by a sloping hilly terrain and soil conditions, which are a mix of well-drained river rock and mineral rich volcanic ash from an eruption of Mt. George. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes very well in rocky well drained volcanic soil; which has a tendency to not retain water and therefore get quite hot during the growing season fully enabling the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen and reach its full potential.

Tasting Notes:
A wonderful balance of layered fruit flavors and a thick viscous mouth feel, the 2007 Kissos Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex and structured wine with aromas of currants, blackberries, cassis on the nose, balanced by well-rounded oak tannins. Drinkable now, this wine will however benefit from further bottle ageing thru 2017.