Hamel Family Ranch 2013
The beginning of the drought in California revealed itself in 2013, presenting challenges in the vineyards. The 2013 growing season started with a warm spring that brought high winds and very little rain. These conditions produced shorter shoots and a more restricted canopy that resulted in small berry sizes, creating intense flavor concentration and structure to this vintage's wines. Just like 2012, the 2013 summer was consistently warm without any massive heat spikes, which led to a very even ripening curve. The early harvest produced a smaller crop of the highest quality fruit.
Composition
88% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Cabernet FrancAging
New French OakVineyard
Hamel Family RanchAlc. %
16.1%| T.A. | 5.9g/L |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.86 |
| Closure | Natural |
| Bottle Size | Standard |
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Hamel Family Wines
At Hamel Family Wines, we strive to make great wine and to have fun doing so. We value quality over quantity, enjoyment over tedium, and fostering long-term recurring relationships with our guests.
We work hard to produce the highest quality wines in limited quantities from grapes grown on our Sonoma Valley and Moon Mountain District estate vineyards. We farm our vineyards with organic and biodynamic practices, always mindful of our role as responsible stewards of the land. We remain grateful for our guests, respectful of our neighbors, and appreciative of the fine work that our team performs daily.
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