Pamelita Reserve 2016
After a warm winter, the 2016 growing season started with an early bud break in a similar pattern to the three preceding years. The amount of rainfall in the winter and spring, however, was well above what came down in recent years. Between November 2015 and April 2016, we received an annual rainfall amount of thirty inches. This led to a vigorous spring and summer in the vineyards. After experiencing several heat waves early in the summer, the head during the month of August and the first half of September was more moderate, allowing for even and extended berry maturity and ripening. Heat in the latter half of September propelled a concentrated and intense harvest period with the majority of our grapes coming in within a three-week span. The 2016 wines are very reflective of the conditions in which they were grown - balanced, poised and ripe.
Composition
100% Cabernet SauvignonAging
New French Oak for 26 monthsVineyard
Hamel Family VineyardAlc. %
16%| T.A. | 5.8g/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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