Goldschmidt Vineyard 2002 Vyborny Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

Goldschmidt Vineyard "Vyborny Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley

Goldschmidt Vineyard 2002 Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Vyborny Vineyard, Alexander Valley

Goldschmidt Vyborny Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a
remarkable 5 acre site that is on a Northeastern slope in the southern region of the renowned Alexander Valley. The vineyard is situated on a terraced knoll, just east of the town of Geyserville and is comprised primarily of a gravelly loam soil. The slope direction provides excellent exposure of the grape clusters and allows for long “hang time”. This provides us with perfectly formed bunches of grapes that possess optimal ripeness and fully developed varietal character. The unique combination of exposure, soil conditions, drainage, and mature vines, produces wines of rich, concentrated flavors that showcase the true character of the region, the vineyard and the varietal.

Our goal is to highlight the special characters of this noble varietal while showcasing the distinct benefits and attributes associated with this magnificent vineyard site. The Goldschmidt Vineyard Vyborny Cabernet is a full bodied wine with supple tannins that are balanced with power and weight. Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is hand crafted, utilizing the best possible resources available. The wine is exceptional; with the richness and balance that are the hallmarks of world class wines.

"Great vineyards are naturally balanced, produce smaller than average size berries and produce vines that expose the cluster to the sun uniformly in each vintage. Our site is unique in that it allows for a very long hang time between flowering and harvest. This allows the vine to maximize flavor and tannin development leading to a very rich, and yet supple, wine. The 2002 vintage was very unique in that we had a lower than average crop, so the tannins ripened early. This led us to produce wines of more elegance than we normally would, with soft, sweet tannins and ripe round fruit more in the red cherry spectrum."
- Nick Goldschmidt, Winemaker

Past Accolades

2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
"91" points - Wine Enthusiast

1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
"92" points - Wine Spectator
"Smooth, rich and creamy, with intense anise,
chocolate, currant, sage and mocha flavors that
spread across the palate. Gains intensity and
depth with aeration, finishing with firm tannins."

Technical Data:

Appellation: Alexander Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
TA: 5.3 g/100 ml
pH: 3.86
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: Dry
Cases Produced: 261