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2007 Va Piano Cabernet Sauvignon
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MSRP: $40.00
Price: $33.90
You Save: $6.10 (15 %)
Item Number: WVPCS
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2007 Va Piano Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest Dates: September 20 - October 10, 2007
Varietal Composition:
82% Cabernet Sauvignon,
8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot,
2% Malbec & 1% Petit Verdot.
Vineyard Sources:
29%- Seven Hills Vineyard
24%- Portteus Vineyard
18%- Klipsun Vineyard
18%- Va Piano Estate Vineyard
11%- Pepper Bridge Vineyard
Appellation:
Walla Walla Valley & Columbia Valley
Oak Composition:
50% New French Oak
50% Neutral Oak
Barrel Aging:
Chemistry:
Alc 14.4%, pH 3.8, TA .60 g/100ml
Bottling Date:
Case Production:
2007 Vintage Description
The 2007 summer started out warm across the state and had several heat spikes well into the 100+
range. Cooler temperatures carried though the state in mid- September slowing down sugar
development allowing the fruit to reach optimal ripeness. The 2007 vintage produced higher
concentrated fruit in our vineyard blocks due to lower cropping levels, 2 ton per acre average yield.
Higher acid levels allowed for more balanced finished wines. This vintage is showing smoother tannins
than usual, great acidity but later harvest dates were crucial in obtaining optimal ripeness levels. Overall I
am very happy with the results in the vineyards; proofs in the bottle.
Winemaker Notes
The 2007 Cabernet will be our fifth vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon and I am very excited to release this
wine. I have brought a few varietals into this wine; Merlot Cab Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, which I
believe has added more complexity and depth to the wine. This wine is another classic example of what
Washington State has to offer. Dried black cherry, cassis, leather, spice and tobacco with refined
balanced tannins on the finish complete this wine. Enjoy now through 2020. Justin Wylie
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