Mauritson Family Winery - Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Mauritson Family Winery
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Sonoma County
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2021
Sku	129423
Size	750ml
ABV	14.57%

Mauritson Family Winery Description

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rockpile
Composition
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Production
736 cases
Aging
17 months in oak barrels 100% French
Alcohol %
14.57
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Profile
Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92 "This Cabernet has a bit of Malbec and Petit Verdot in the mix. It displays an inky, garnet hue in the glass, with kirsch, boysenberry and graphite emerging with every swirl. The palate is punchy, but not over-heavy, giving off earthy flavors of plum skin, spicy berry compote, capsicum and crème de cassis. A few years in the cellar will soften this nicely."
Vineyard Notes
At the time of bud break in late March, we had only received about 20 percent of our annual rainfall, so many growers early on adjusted their farming practices accordingly. This meant dropping fruit earlier in the season to keep the vines strong through and refraining from aggressive fruit exposure. Despite the drier growing season, the ripening period that falls between mid-August to late October was nearly flawless. Long warm Fall days meant picking decisions could be scheduled in the absence of haste. Grapes patiently hung on the vines, waiting to be harvested at their ultimate balance of flavor, freshness and intensity.
Winemaker Notes
Our Rockpile Cabernet is beautifully detailed on the nose, with perfumed notes of black cherries, dried violets, loganberry, dusty iron red earth, shaved cocoa bean, woodsmoke, coastal dried underbrush and anise. Its vibrant and energetic entry leads to the expected full-bodied expression of a Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage is also defined by a delicious, sophisticated and tailored tannin profile, concluding in a superb multi-layered finish with a candied fruit element that’s seductive and even more rewarding with aeration. Enjoy it over the next 15+ years.