Kimmel Cabernet Sauvignon

 HISTORY

Kimmel Ranch, Potter Valley, Mendocino County
Kimmel Vineyards is located in Potter Valley, IVIendocino County, California.
Established as Kimwood Ranch in 1963, the property is approximately 1100
acres with the vineyards at an elevation of about 1000 feet. The first Chardon-
nay vines were planted in 1986. The Merlot vineyard was planted in 1997.
Recent grafting with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and
Malbec will provide for future Bordeaux blends. Plans also call for a Cabernet
Sauvignon release in 2013.

The Grape

100% CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Tasting Notes

Dark ruby color with a garnet edge. Complex, nose of sandalwood,
cedar, cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate and a touch of spice. On
the palate. It Is extremely rich and mouth-coating and has a long
finish of concentrated fruit, smooth, like velvet on your tongue with
medium tannins.

iri GOLD San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2013

 

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