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Product Description

Deep maroon with purple hues. Shows brambly blackberry fruit with highlights of white pepper, clove, and anise. Loaded with black cherry, blueberry, and red fruit flavors that work in gorgeous concert with the lavish French oak. The tannins are firm and grippy showing off a muscular framework. Mocha and smoky butterscotch linger in the long finish.

Brand Description

Goldschmidt Yoeman Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a small mountain vineyard just south of the town of Geyserville. This terraced vineyard slopes to the southeast and is comprised of well-draining, glacial loam. Soft morning sun promotes slower grape maturation and longer hang times in this secluded micro-climate. Planted in 1988, it is made up of two very old field selections which allow for more diversity in the clusters. Upon achieving full ripeness, they vary in size, acidity, and flavor profile. One shows more red fruit and the other more black fruit characteristics Such plant diversity grants more complexity within the site. Yoeman is a low input vineyard with very low yields. Rarely do vineyard conditions afford a winemaker the opportunity to make a wine such as this. With its multi-layering and pronounced grip, Nick Goldschmidt pushes the stylistic boundary of Alexander Valley Cabernet.