Goat Trek Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
WINEMAKING NOTES Everything about the 2017 vintage was perfect for late-ripening mountain Cabernet fruit. Relying on traditional Bordeaux techniques, we focused on structure and mouthfeel. Handpicking on the slopes made us channel our inner billy goat but the extra labor was worth it. Primary fermentation occurred in stainless steel. Gentle basket pressing followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel set the foundation for subsequent barrel aging. French oak aging for 22 months struck the perfect balance between fruit and tannin development. THE WINE There's a new world boldness of aroma and flavor that is juxtaposed against an old world finesse reflecting our penchant to straddle the two while showcasing our stellar mountain estate. Aromatics of cassis and black cherry lead to flavors of plum, blackberry, chocolate covered orange slices, and notes of pencil shaving with subtle black olive. This Cabernet Sauvignon is bold and full of power. It will age well through 2030 - 2035. A plate of braised short ribs, prime rib, lamb stew, or a vegetarian red wine risotto with cranberry beans would all be excellent foils for this wine. 480 cases | Made with organically-grown grapes TECHNICAL NOTES VINEYARD 100% Goat Trek Vineyard, CCOF-certified organic COMPOSITION 100% Cabernet Sauvignon FERMENTATION Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with daily pumpovers; 21 days total skin contact BARREL AGING 22 months, 100% French oak with low to medium toast and 3-4 year air-drying; 70% new
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14.5%| Organic | Yes |
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| Sustainable | Yes |
| Closure | N/A |
| Bottle Size | Standard |
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Quivira Vineyards & Winery
Quivira Vineyards’ is a leading producer of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhone varietals, built upon intentional winegrowing and a thoughtful commitment to sustainable and organic farming. Quivira’s philosophy is driven by the seamless vision of quality shared between winemaker Hugh Chappelle and vineyard manager Ned Horton. Together, they have integrated the vineyard and winery where farming practices are optimally aligned with the desired characteristics of the finished wine.
The winemaking style at Quivira emphasizes balance and transparency of terroir utilizing thoughtful low-input winemaking to produce wines that proudly showcase their varietals and origins. In crafting these wines, Hugh uses a light touch when working with the raw materials. This is not a hands-off approach, it simply means that manipulation is intentionally and thoughtfully minimized to only those operations the wine truly needs. In fact, it requires even more engagement via more frequent observation and tasting to best know when and when not to intervene. Hugh likes to develop complexity by judiciously using a few techniques: blending, co-fermentation, phased harvesting and barrel aging - both oak and acacia wood.
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