1998 Richard Partridge Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking

A forty-eight hour cold soak was followed by extended maceration.  This wine was aged for 20 months in new and two year old Seguin Moreau French Oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

The Vineyards

84% Cabernet Sauvignon (Sacrashe and Steltzner Vineyards) and 16% Merlot (Snowden Vineyard)

Tasting Notes

Dark, brilliant ruby.  Forward, expressive aromas of cherries, complimented by structured, rich red berry fruit flavors and creamy vanilla spice.

Production

500 cases

Awards

94 Points – Wine Spectator, James Laube

Named one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 Wines of 2001