Pied å Terre Wines Pied à Terre Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Big & Bold
Country of Origin:	USA
Wine Region:	California
Appellation:	Sonoma
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Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
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Tasting Notes

2017 started out as a challenging year but, when all was said and done, the wine may have been the one best yet!
The early growing season saw record levels of rainfall which provided “fuel” for high levels of vegetative growth following bud break. Tireless work in the vineyards helped with a focus on canopy management and creating a balance helped minimize/negate the formation of vegetal methoxypyrazines.

Challenging weather patterns continued throughout the year in the form of repeated heat wave events. During much of the mid and late growing season, repeated extended heat waves created a high level of heat stress which limited the crop size – again emphasizing the importance of managing the canopy to ensure balance.

Fortunately, intense work in the vineyard paid off as the fruit harvested was intensely flavorful, deeply colored and void of green-ness.

The wine was aged exclusively in French wood, 25 percent of the barrels were new. 25% is a high number for us but we wanted to complement the elevated tannins in the grapes.

Taste: Aromas of blueberry, black cherry, vanilla, and pencil shavings with a rich, sweet mouthfeel and incredible length.
Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now or age 10+ years
Food Matching: A perfect complement to hearty meat dishes.

Alcohol: 14%

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