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1,800 acres located in Knights Valley at the Bavarian Lion Vineyards.
- Tasting room is located in Healdsburg, California.
- Produce ~1,500 cases annually across Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Bordeaux Blend.
- Winemaker is Erin Green.
- Owner is Pierre Ehret is a race car driver and has competed in 10 years of the Le Mans.
- 505 Cases Produced
- 75.22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16.61% Cabernet Franc, 8.17% Petite Verdot
- Appellation: Knights Valley
- 18 months, 52% New French Oak Barrels
- Harvested October 11-12, 2017
- Bottled April 24, 2019
The fruit for this wine is harvested by hand from the Ehret Family’s estate Bavarian Lion Vineyards located in Knights Valley. The Knights Valley AVA is protected from the marine influence of the Pacific Ocean, making it the warmest AVA in Sonoma County. The vineyards on the estate range from 400-800 feet in elevation and are located just north of Calistoga and east of Alexander Valley, on the foothills of Mount St. Helena. The unique topography and soil content make this a most desirable area to grow Bordeaux and Northern Rhône grapes. The soil consists of well drained, very gravelly
Tasting Notes:
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon brings you in with a nose of freshly muddled blueberries and huckleberries. While a linear nose and lighter entry on the mid-palate are reminiscent of a stuffy headmaster, a slight sweetness reveals itself as the wine evolves on the palate and gives way to some decent density. Wreathed in a dank cedar note, the wine evolves to reveal an interesting intermingling of flavors such as cranberries, cereal grains and cocoa powder. This leaves you with the unshakeable image of a rich and flavorful Bûche de Noël ready for the festivities of the holidays.