Four vineyards contribute 71% of the fruit for this wine. Collins Holystone Vineyard in St. Helena, owned by Conn Creek Winery founders Bill and Kathleen Collins, is the largest component at 37%. The vineyard’s site enjoys a warm climate and good drainage leading to consistent early season maturity. Surber Vineyard from Calistoga added 13% and Tall Trees from Yountville another 12% of the blend. The well-known Stagecoach Vineyard in the Atlas Peak appellation in the Vaca Mountains contributed 9%. The remaining 29% comes from the Oakville, Chiles Valley, Oak Knoll, Rutherford, and Mt. Veeder appellations. The combination of the various vineyard sites and their expressions of terroir all make contributions to this complete and complex Cabernet Sauvignon.
From the winemaker – “Opening aromas of blackberries, plums and dark chocolate carry through to the palate. Accents of spring wildflowers, spiced honey, and pie crust highlight complexity. Ripe focused tannins follow the flavors to a lingering cocoa powder finish.”
This wine goes well with dishes like espresso crusted steak or roasted rack of lamb.
Rating:
This wine was given an 90 point rating by Wine Enthusiast
Availability:
2010 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $28.99 a bottle, $156.55 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $278.31 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27084
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