2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Monitor Ledge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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One of the most rich and mouth-filling Monitor Ledge Vineyard bottlings we have ever produced, it displays all the hallmarks of this great vineyard.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content
84% Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Merlot
4% Petit Verdot
Cooperage
100% French oak Chateau-style barrels (60 gallons)
Age of Barrels: 100% new
Winemaker Notes
Known for its red-berry character, this wine’s core of Cabernet Sauvignon from Monitor Ledge was blended with Merlot to add texture and velvety roundness and a small amount of Petit Verdot to enhance color and intensity. The aroma is dominated by elements of raspberry, red cherry and nutmeg with underlying notes of cinnamon spice, while the palate offers bright acidity, red berry flavors and layers of cassis, crème brûlée, vanilla and chocolate.
Production
The 2005 season began with a wet winter and spring, which led to annual rainfall totals that were well above average. We had an ideal fruit set, which produced an abundant number of full grape clusters. As a result, the vintage yielded exceptional fruit for the season. The harvest lasted over two months—into the early days of November. In many ways the 2005 season was reminiscent of the excellent 1997 vintage, which offered an abundant harvest of remarkable quality.
Other Notes
Release Date: September 2008
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2005
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Monitor Ledge Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 9—October 25, 2005
Sugar
26.2° Brix
Acid
.62 g/100ml titratable acidity
pH
3.38
Aging
20 Months
Fermentation
10-12 days fermentation at 80°F
Bottling Date
July 2007
Alcohol %
14.8
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Standard Bottle
750ml
5 - 5oz Glasses
Serves 2-4
Magnum
1.5 Liters
2 Standard Bottles
Serves 4-5
Double Magnum or Jeroboam
3 Liters
4 Standard Bottles
Serves 6-8
Imperial
6 Liters
8 Standard Bottles
Serves 12-16