2005 Ahnfeldt Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

With dark ruby red colors, saturated to the rim, the aromas are dominated by bright black cherry, cola berry, and toasty oak.  Other nuances include tobacco, earthiness, and rose water.  The entry is big, lush, round, with medium to full body.  The evolution is concentrated with impeccable balance and showing excellent middle palate.  The finish is long with mouth coating tannins.

The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from our Monticello Vineyard, and our Kreuse Canyon Hillside Vineyard.  The Merlot grapes are from our 5.5 acre Hardman Vineyard near Silverado County Club.  The Cabernet Franc comes from the six rows of vines at our Monticello Vineyard.

Our 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc.

Technical Notes
Fermented in tanks 10-14 days
Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Barrels are 100% French Oak from 5 cooperages, 50% new
Aged 22 months in barrels
Bottled July 2007