Pied å Terre Wines Pied à Terre Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Big & Bold
Country of Origin:	USA
Wine Region:	California
Appellation:	Sonoma
Grape Varietal:
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$692.40 Per Case ($57.70/btl) Add to Cart Out Of Stock, Expected: Apr, 2022

Tasting Notes

The 2016 vintage got off to an early start, with budbreak occurring in some areas at the beginning of February. Flowering began about a month later, though rains hindered the development of clusters, making for smaller berries and clusters.

Moderate weather prevailed throughout summer. The lack of heat waves kept sugar levels and phenolic maturity increasing at an optimal rate; ripening progressed slowly and predictably. ​

Late August was unusually cool and cloudy which allowed for a few additional weeks of hang time without excessive sugar accumulation. Phenolic maturity was excellent and the yields returned to “normal” for the first time in several years. Berries were firm and had perfectly healthy skins, with concentrated flavours and tannins, and great acidity.

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%

Critical Praise