2005 Kuimelis Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Wine Type: | Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation: | Alexander Valley |
| Aging: | 18 MONTHS |
| Bottling Date: | 08/07 |
| Alcohol %: | 14.5 |
Perched on a steeply terraced slope at the Northern end of Alexander Valley, 1100 feet above sea level, Kuimelis Vineyard is ideally suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. Drastic diurnal temperature swings and Northern exposures allow for extended hang time, while rocky, volcanic soil and slopes force vines to reach deep for nutrients and water. Together, these influences limit yields and concentrate flavors in small, intense berries. Less than thirty percent of the grapes from the Kuimelis Vineyard were selected for this limited production wine.
This wine is truly a “block” selection, in that, in 2005, I divided Kuimelis Vineyard into five distinct parcels of vines, based on sun exposure, slope and elevation, and then selected the very best of these to makes this wine. Because the vineyard wraps around a mountain, sun exposures vary from Northern to Northwestern, as the terraced vines follow the topographic contours of the site. In addition, grapes at its higher elevations are exposed to colder night temperatures, which slows their ripening, preserves natural acidity and helps develop complexity and full flavor expression in the grapes. Thus, there are radically different ripening conditions in different areas of the vineyard, which necessitates keeping a close eye on each row and section of vines not just at harvest, but throughout the growing season. – Mick Schroeter
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