2010 Haystack Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 17-20, 2010
Acid
0.58g/100ml
pH
3.9
Fermentation
22 months, 100% French oak (95% new)
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Haystack Vineyard is nestled way up in Atlas Peak, Napa Valley’s highest appellation that sits
1,500 feet above sea level in the Vaca Mountains. This craggy, extremely rocky site stresses
the vines, resulting in small, intensely concentrated berries.
Production Notes
The 2010 vintage started out with a very cool and wet spring that let into the characteristically
dry, though slightly cooler than normal, Napa summer. Usually the Napa Valley goes through
several heat spikes and in 2010 these were on the late side without significant heat until the
third week of August and then additional heat waves in September and October.
Winemaker Notes
“Our Haystack Cabernet is true to its mountain origins, with intense purple color and violet
and mocha aromatics, yet is surprisingly approachable. Bbq figs, grilled plums and ripe
fruit flavors with hints of vanilla and baking spice are reminiscent of freshly baked blueberry
muffins. In 2010 this wine showed rounder tannins than in the past, yet I think it should also
have incredible ageability too.” -Mario Monticelli
Other Notes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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