1992 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley -- Bell Wine Cellars Shopping Cart
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-- 1992 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Clone 6, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Vineyard
The Baritelle Vineyard is located in the renowned Rutherford appellation of the Napa Valley. Grapes for this wine are produced from the Jackson Clone of Cabernet Sauvignon (also known as Clone 6) and the vines are located on a well-drained, gravelly knoll on the vineyard.
Vinification
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson clone grapes were hand-harvested from a gravely knoll on the Baritelle estate, then delivered to the winery in small picking boxes to minimize fruit damage. Grapes were gently crushed, retaining 40% whole berries in the fermenter to obtain partial whole berry fermentation, to maximize fruit character.
Prior to yeasting the fermenter, we cold soaked for 72 hours, increasing the richness and intensity of the fruit character. We fermented at 85 degrees-F with Bordeaux Red yeast, and extracted color utilizing a combination of traditional screened, vigorous hand pump-overs, and gentle irrigation. Following fermentation the wine went through malo-lactic fermentation in the presence of the skins as the wine macerated for up to three weeks. The free-run and press wine were kept separate and aged in 50% new French oak, thin stave barrels for 17 months. The wine was racked every other month to naturally clarify the wine and soften tannins. Prior to bottling, a blend was crafted utilizing the various barrel components and adding back a small portion of press wine. With only one light filtration and no fining, the wine was laid down in bottle for 24 months prior to release.
Tasting Notes
The 1992 has abundant fruit aromas and layers of complexity. More forward in fruit than the 1991 the fruit aromas are balanced with a crisp acidity, soft supple tannins and undertones of French oak. While excellent today, the wine will certainly reward those with the patience to cellar it.
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