2004 Jasmine 'Vixen' Sonoma County

Spicy, ripe plum and currant aromas with ripe, rich tannins and moderate acidity.

$25.00 per bottle

The Vineyard
Fifty-eight per cent of the grapes come from our Bismark Mountain Ranch, and the remainng 42% of the grapes came from our Alexander Valley Red Ranch. The Merlot came from blocks 24 & 8 at Bismark, and block 15 from AV. Bismark block 9A was the source of the Petitie Sirah. Most of the Cabernet in the blend originated from Alexander Valley blocks 4, 19, 24 & 17.

Vintage Notes
2004 was an early, warm year that produced a tiny crop. At both ranches Merlot yields averaged 2.0 tons per acre, and Cabernet averaged 1.8 tons per acre, while the Petite Sirah from Bismark averaged 2.4 TPA. The first Vixen grapes came in from AV block 4 Cab on September 6th. Our Alexander Valley harvest culminated on October 13th, and our Bismark Mountain harvest was completed on October 16th. Sugar at harvest averaged 25.5 Brix.

Tasting Notes
Spicy, ripe plum and currant aromas with ripe, rich tannins and moderate acidity.

Alcohol 14.8% Residual Sugar 0.027% PH 3.49 Merlot 67%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%, Petite Sirah 7%, Syrah 3%, Cabernet Franc 2% Aged 35 months in Bordeaux and Chateau barrels from various coopers. Bottling Date February 8, 2008 Number of Cases 884 Appellation Sonoma County