2017 Stormy Weather
One heck of an impressive 2017, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Stormy Weather boasts a classic, almost old school-like vibe in its spicy, herbal, oaky aromas and favors, and it opens up nicely with time in the glass and is complex and nuanced. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this textured, balanced, rock-solid Calistoga Cabernet will evolve for 10-15 years. Unfortunately, there are less than 400 cases made. — Jeb Dunnuck 93pts
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Calistoga
Vineyard Designation
Samuel Brannon
Harvest Date
October 4, 2017
Aging
33 months in 100% New French Oak
Alcohol %
15.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
One heck of an impressive 2017, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Stormy Weather boasts a classic, almost old school-like vibe in its spicy, herbal, oaky aromas and favors, and it opens up nicely with time in the glass and is complex and nuanced. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this textured, balanced, rock-solid Calistoga Cabernet will evolve for 10-15 years. Unfortu-nately, there are less than 400 cases made. — Jeb Dunnuck 93pts
Vineyard Notes
The fruit was harvester prior to the Tubbs Fire.
Production Notes
Fermented in small format stainless steel tanks. Cold soaked 4 days prior to fermentation. Temperature maintained below 80 degrees with a post ferment extended maceration of an additional 5 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel with aging on lees for at least 1 year.
Winemaker Notes
Heady aromas of cassis, blackberry, white pepper, vanilla and wild berries in the nose that continue to the richly layered mid-palate where blueberry, baker’s chocolate and tobacco dominate. The mouth is rich and supple but kept in perfect balance with silky tannins and well-mannered acidity.
