Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation Wines Since the famed release of its inaugural 1974 vintage, Conn Creek Winery has firmly established itself among Napa’s heritage Cabernet wineries.  Winemaker Jeff McBride concentrates on two winemaking objectives—producing Cabernet Sauvignon from each of Napa’s 14 sub-appellations yielding wines with a “taste of place,” and creating Anthology, a Bordeaux-style wine, from the best appellation Cabernets showcasing a “taste of place” and the “blender’s art.” Conn Creek’s commitment to produce single bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon from all of the official sub-appellations within the valley is a unique opportunity for wine enthusiast to appreciate the differences found in Napa’s premier vineyard sites.  The wines are available exclusively at the winery and to wine club members. Proud members of  Napa Valley Vintners. Wines Currently Available: 2004 Collins Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - St. Helena Vineyard Source: Bill and Kathleen Collins, the original founders of Conn Creek Winery, farm this vineyard on the valley floor in the St. Helena AVA to the south of Calistoga. This block-selected Cabernet Sauvignon is emblematic of a microclimate that produces ripe and jammy-flavored wines with distinctive fine tannins. Because of its valley location, locked between hills, this AVA tends to be very warm with minimal fog intrusion. The soils are primarily sedimentary and gravelly clay loam with medium to low water retention. Barrel Aging- 28 months in French Oak Characteristics: Aromas of marionberry jam, blackberries plus vanilla with cedar notes.  Well integrated  black fruit flavors with structured tannins.  Enjoyable now, will age best over the next 8 years. Statistics Blend:   100% Cabernet Sauvignon Total acidity:  0.57g/100 ml pH:  3.64 Alcohol  14.5% 2004 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - Rutherford Vineyard Source: Conn Creek’s Rutherford Estate Vineyard surrounds the winery on three acres first planted in 1980 and replanted in 2001. Cortina gravelly loam soil, found in only 0.2% of the Napa Valley, is specific to the vineyard. Warmer on average than both Oakville and Stags Leap District, Rutherford AVA produces wines with jammy, ripe berry aromas and flavors complemented by a supple mouthfeel and layers of complexity. Barrel Aging- 28 months in French Oak Characteristics: Abundant aromas of cassis and vanilla. Rounded flavors of black cherries and chocolate. Soft grainy tannins frame a long finish that will reward 4-5 years of aging. Best paired with buffalo steak or ostrich. Statistics Blend:   100% Cabernet Sauvignon Total acidity:  0.63g/100 ml pH:  3.57 Alcohol  14.8% 2004 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon - Stags Leap Vineyard Source: The vineyard is located on the Silverado Trail in the East foothills of the Southern part of the Stags Leap district. Soils are volcanic gravel-loam with hard clay bedrock underneath. Though moderately warm with afternoon marine winds acting as a natural “air conditioner,” Stags Leap is often up to 10 degrees warmer than neighboring Yountville. Wines are typically distinguished by perfumed cherry aromas and red berry flavors, supported by soft tannins and a velvety texture. Barrel Aging- 28 months in French Oak Characteristics: Plum and red berry fruit with integrated oak spice. Flavors of blackberries and vanilla. An elegantly styled wine with lingering fruit and integrated, soft tannins. Best served with duck breast or pork sirloin. Statistics Blend:   100% Cabernet Sauvignon Total acidity:  0.61g/100 ml pH:  3.58 Alcohol  14.5% 2004 Hozhoni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - Rutherford Vineyard Source: Hozhoni Vineyard is located on the eastern side of the Silverado Trail in the Rutherford benchland. The soils are of volcanic origin. The word “Hozhoni” means “peaceful resting place” in the Navajo language. The vineyard is owned by John and Lois Mueller. Barrel Aging- 28 months in French Oak Characteristics: Aromas of dried cranberries, currants and cedar. Flavors of cassis and nutmeg. Medium bodied with fine grain tannins and an elegant finish, Enjoyable in the near term, complexity will be enhanced with additional aging. Statistics Blend:   100% Cabernet Sauvignon Total acidity:  0.54g/100 ml pH:  3.68 Alcohol  14.7% 2004 Volker Eisele Family Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - Chiles Valley Vineyard Source: Owned and operated by the Eisele family for over three decades, this organically-farmed vineyard is located in central Chiles Valley AVA in the northeastern part of Napa Valley. This Cabernet Sauvignon is produced in a microclimate known for colder winter and spring seasons which lead to generally later harvests than on the valley floor, and for soils that are marine-based in origin. Chiles Valley Cabernets stand apart for their succulent blackberry flavors. These lush fruit notes balance the firmness of the tannins and taut acidity.  Barrel Aging- 28 months in French Oak Characteristics: Aromas of cedar, sage and cocoa, with flavors of dark chocolate and vanilla. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a welcoming bright finish. This wine is ready to enjoy, yet also possesses great potential to evolve and develop over time. Statistics Blend:   100% Cabernet Sauvignon Total acidity:  0.63g/100 ml pH:  3.58 Alcohol  15.3%

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