CornellCabernet Sauvignon 2015

This is one of the best Spring Mountain estate vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons led by consulting winemaker Francoise Peschon (of VHR, Drinkward Peschon and Accendo Cellars) and winemaker Elizabeth Tangney. For this vintage, the selection of fruit that went into the final blend was rigorous. They made 19 separate picks through 20-acres of vineyard with an average of 1.3 tons picked per acre. Typically, in 2015, yields were more like 3-4 tons per acre. 63% of the pick was used for the final blend. The biggest factor with the 2015 is that the fruit is more settled in its environment and beginning to mature. “The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a total knock out. Creamy, ample and explosive, the 2015 has a level of richness and textural intensity that have eluded previous vintages. An exotic mélange of dark cherry jam, plum, menthol, licorice, leather and spice build as the 2015 shows off its arresting beauty. The 2015 is a mere infant, but it is alluring, sensual and incredibly inviting.” – Antonio Galloni, 95+ Points. 735 cases were produced.