Goldschmidt Vineyard 2004 Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Game Ranch, Oakville, Napa Valley

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The 3 acre, Game Ranch Vineyard is situated in the famed Oakville appellation in the heart of the Napa Valley. Located on an old river bottom on the eastern bench of the Silverado Trail, the vineyard is made up of very rocky, well draining soils. In this stressful, low moisture environment, the vines struggle to put everything they can into the development of the fruit. With perfect control over the watering of this vineyard site we are able to coax the vines to produce grapes of great concentration and exceptional quality.

Our goal is to highlight the characters of this noble varietal while showcasing the distinct benefits and attributes associated with the vineyard site. The Goldschmidt Vineyard Oakville 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.

"We had a tough decision to make with the 2003 vintage of Cabernet that we harvest from our vineyard sites in the Alexander Valley and in Napa. While still great, we felt that due to the erratic growing season, the balance of the fruit was not up to the high standards that we set for ourselves when we launched the Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet label back in 1999. So, for that reason we decided not to produce the Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernets in the 2003 vintage. The 2004 vintage was especially good to us and we felt that the balance and structure of the fruit was again worthy of the Goldschmidt Vineyard label. The vintage was marked with early fruit set; perfect ripening conditions and an unusually early harvest."
- Nick Goldschmidt, Winemaker

Technical Data:

Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
TA: 5.3 g/100 ml
pH: 3.72
Alcohol: 14.4%
Residual Sugar: Dry
Cases Produced: 407

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