2006 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon "Black Capsule"

Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley (50 cases produced). This is our signature wine made exclusively with selected grape clusters from our Hillside Vineyard. To create this wine we selected Mike Smith of St. Helena whose skills have rapidly gained him a reputation as one of Napa Valley’s outstanding young winemakers. The grapes were harvested in the cool and misty early morning hours of November 2, 2006. Fermentation was begun by using only the natural yeast produced by the grape. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine was aged in Seguin Moreau French oak barrels for 19 months prior to its bottling in June, 2008.

The resulting wine is a gem with a deep ruby color, and an elegant nose typical of Diamond Mountain. The predominate flavors of blackberry and dark chocolate are persistent to the palate and linger through to the velvety finish. This is truly a special occasion wine.