Handmade Peral Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum)
2016

Handmade Peral Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum)

Rutherford

The Foley Johnson Peral Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from our Peral Vineyard, a 10 acre parcel adjacent to our main Rutherford Estate. The name ‘Peral’ pays homage to the sites history as a pear orchard. Today a single 100 year old pear tree remains in the vineyard. Its comprised of thicker and heavier adobe soils with small amounts of gravel which are perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon.

$310

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Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in the glass, our 2016 Handmade Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of vanilla, tobacco, black currant and anise which leads to an exceptionally soft wine across the palate. Complex flavors of dark cherry and blackberry are complemented by hints of cocoa, graphite and savory herbs. This wine is structured with firm but smooth tannins that lead to a satisfyingly long finish.

Wine Data

Alcohol content: 15.5%
Acid: 6.7 g/L
pH: 3.84
Composition: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec”

Wine Fact Sheet

The Foley Johnson 2016 Handmade Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our Peral Estate Vineyard. It is comprised of thicker and heavier adobe soils with small amounts of gravel which are perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The ideal growing conditions in the vineyard allow our Bordeaux varietals to reach full maturity on the vine without taking on the green, leafy taste of under-ripe fruit. The grapes were all harvested between September 7 – October 20, 2016, under clear skies. The wine went through 100% malolactic fermentation and is unfiltered. After 19 months in 30% new French, American and Hungarian oak the wine was bottled on July 16, 2018.