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Cakebread Cellars Reviews: 2005 Vine Hill Ranch

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vine Hill Ranch

Napa Valley


July 14, 2008
Beautifully defined fruit, with layers of red currant, black cherry, plum and wild berry, shaded by hints of cedary oak, spice and floral scents, all of which are well-proportioned, elegant and stylish, with a long, tight, persistent finish. Drink now through 2016.
Wine Spectator gave this wine a score of 93 points.

Grape Variety:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker:
Julianne Laks

Vineyards:
100% Vine Hill Ranch, Oakville

Alcohol content: 15.5%

Harvest dates:
October 15 through October 20, 2005

Total acidity:
0.64 g/100ml

Fermentation:
Stainless Steel

pH: 3.74

Barrel aging:
22 months in French oak