Vitals

• Sugar Code: 0
• Alcohol: 12.7%
• Cases Produced: 300
• Release Date: October 2010

Notes from the Winemaker

• Blend: 47.8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.7% Merlot, 18.5% Cabernet Franc
• Vineyard Source: 100% Estate. Certified organic fruit.
• Avg. Brix at Harvest: 21.21
• pH: 3.57
• TA: 6.0 g/L
• Oak: Barrel fermented in French demi-muids. 9 months in 70% French Oak and 30% American Oak.
• Bottled: August 12, 2009

Notes from a Taster

• Eye: Deep purple core, ruby rim
• Palate: Clove, dark cherries, cinnamon, plum, black currants
• Body: Medium
• Acidity: Balanced
• Finish: Lingering notes of clove and black fruit. Firm but softening tannin.
• Drink: Now to 2015
• Last tasting note 10/27/2010

Final Words

Our house blend of 100% estate fruit is meant to be a multipurpose wine. One that can be enjoyed while still young but still has plenty of structure to serve some time in the cellar. That has been Ravine’s mission from day one with our Meritage and I think this 2008 has really hit the nail on the head. Lots of fruit on the palate make it a pleasure to drink, but the tannic and acid structure are just asking for some time to turn the wine into a complex, dusty and even more enjoyable bottle.