Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Winegrowing Information
Followed by an exceptionally cold Spring, the 2007 growing season began with twenty days of frost on the valley floor. Warmer
trends prevailed in the hills where our vines began bloom on May 21st and extended through May 27th.Once the growth cycle
was underway, the vines displayed ample canopy and well formed clusters with small focused berries affected by very little
shatter.
In contrast to past years, there were no heat spikes through the summer, which resulted in a steady, even ripening throughout
the season, producing fruit with concentrated robust, balanced flavors and great structure.
Fruit was dropped when the vineyard reached 85% verasion on August 10th, and again on August 25th, leaving only fully ripened
clusters on the vines in all the blocks.
Harvest began on September 28th, and because the weather remained nearly constant, with warm days, and cool evenings, we were
able to provide the fruit with the extended hang time needed to achieve optimum ripeness. Because of the near perfect weather,
harvest was extended over a month, the last fruit being taken into the winery on October 23rd.
Winemaker Tasting Notes
The 2007 Kamen Cabernet is a powerful expression of Sonoma hillside fruit. In the glass are pronounced aromas of ripe cassis,
roasted dark raspberry and cherry, with notes of violets, rose petals, wet stone, mocha and spicy oak. The mouth seamlessly
integrates black fruit and a solid spine of soft, supple tannins. The full, round mid-palate showcases the balance of acid,
fruit and tannins persist with a lasting finish
Grape Source
Kamen Estate Vineyards
Southern Mayacamas Mountains Elevation 1100' to 1450'
100% Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
Production and Technical Data
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Alcohol:
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14.8%
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Production:
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1420 cases
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Release Date:
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September 10, 2010
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