Tournesol 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tournesol 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
Vibrant, dense garnet color with brilliant purple rim. The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a kaleidoscope of aromas- blackberries, dried cherries and fresh plums with hints of tobacco leaf, clove spice and earth. Velvety tannins lead into a broad mid-palate that presents flavors of tart black cherries, cassis, and cacoa nibs. A rich, full bodied wine with refreshing acidity lends itself to complement any meal. The Tournesol 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon expresses intense concentration and an elegant lingering finish. This luscious wine represents another exceptional vintage that will develop considerably over the next two years and cellar beautifully for many years to come.
WINEGROWING INFORMATION
The 2013 grape growing season at Tournesol was outstanding. A warm, dry spring brought early bud break, helped with canopy vigor and berry size and created ideal conditions for bloom and fruit set. Temperatures remained moderate throughout spring and summer with uniform growing days, resulting in even ripening and exceptional flavor development. At harvest, the fruit showed great balance of acidity and sugar, beautiful color and developed tannin structure.
WINEMAKING INFORMATION
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were hand-harvested in the pre-dawn hours of September 27th under a clear, starry sky. The fruit was immediately taken to the winery, de-stemmed into small, open-top vinification bins with an extended maceration of 36 days. Each bin received punch-down treatments by hand and was monitored daily by winemaker Ken Bernards. Once the wine completed fermentation, it was gently racked into new, thin-staved French oak barrels selected from an array of forests with various toast levels and aged for 22 months. Full bodied and complex in barrel, this wine developed finesse and elegance in bottle.
Wine Profile
| Vintage | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Coombsville |
| Size | 750 ml |